2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 431 kg more than 2009 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A3 | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |