2006 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Audi A4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A4 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 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, 2011 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2011 Audi A4 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Accord | A4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2809 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |