2006 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Pilot |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 3471 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 79 L |