2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2006 Honda Pilot and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 87 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 167 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Pilot | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |
