2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 401 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.

Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A6 2009 Honda Accord
Make Audi Honda
Model A6 Accord
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1595 kg 1194 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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