2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 260 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Avalanche | Pilot |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 77 L |