2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi TT weights approximately 347 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2012 Audi TT | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Ridgeline | TT |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1349 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2469 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |