2006 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 352 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. 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, 2011 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2011 Audi A6 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Ridgeline | A6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1458 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2842 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |