2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2009 Audi A4
To start off, both 2009 Honda Ridgeline and 2009 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (230 HP @ 4000 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 665 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
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 A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2009 Audi A4 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Ridgeline | A4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3470 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 63 L |