2008 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 2 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, 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (330 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A6 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, 2008 Audi A6 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, 2008 Audi A6 (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A6 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
