2006 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2011 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2011 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2011 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | A6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4934 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2833 mm |
