2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Honda Odyssey

To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A6 2008 Honda Odyssey
Make Audi Honda
Model A6 Odyssey
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2393 cc 3469 cc
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 241 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 328 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.3 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 79 L


 

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