2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (325 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
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2006 Honda Pilot | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Pilot | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |