2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 6 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 186 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Pilot | A5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 67 L |