2006 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 6 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 237 kg more than 2006 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A6 | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
