2006 Audi A6 vs. 2011 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2011 Acura ZDX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (335 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Acura ZDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura ZDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura ZDX weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 Audi A6.
Because 2011 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura ZDX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura ZDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2011 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Audi | Acura |
| Model | A6 | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
