2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Audi S4
To start off, 2008 Audi S4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S4 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2008 Audi S4 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Pilot | S4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 66 L |