2005 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 28 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 357 kg more than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot. 2011 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Touareg | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2312 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |
