2004 Volkswagen New Beetle vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 807 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (166 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | New Beetle | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
