2009 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (245 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Audi A6 (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A6 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
