2006 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 269 kg more than 2008 Honda Pilot.
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, 2006 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Durango | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Durango | Pilot |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 77 L |