2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 Audi A6.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 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, 2010 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Odyssey | A6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2842 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
