2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4. 2009 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A4 | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
