2007 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Honda Accord

To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 178 kg more than 2007 Audi A4.

Because 2007 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 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, 2006 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Audi A4 2006 Honda Accord
Make Audi Honda
Model A4 Accord
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3123 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 16.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1278 kg 1456 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 65 L