2007 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Honda Accord

To start off, 2007 Audi A6 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.

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, 2007 Audi A6 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2007 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A6 2006 Honda Accord
Make Audi Honda
Model A6 Accord
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 441 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 99 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1745 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.6 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.2 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 65 L


 

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