2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2005 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 211 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XK. 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, 2005 Jaguar XK (411 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2005 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Pilot | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
