2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
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 Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (180 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 367 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (235 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Pilot | Jetta |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 235 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |