2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Honda Element

To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Honda Element were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 696 kg more than 2009 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element. 2009 Honda Element 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 Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Audi A6 2009 Honda Element
Make Audi Honda
Model A6 Element
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 96.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 16.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1825 kg 1129 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 60 L