2009 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Audi A8 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 276 kg more than 2009 Audi A8. 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 A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A8 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |
