2006 Audi S4 vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 126 kg more than 2006 Audi S4.
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, 2006 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | S4 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
