2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2006 Honda Pilot and 2006 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2006 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 416 kg more than 2006 Kia Magentis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Magentis. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Magentis. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2006 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Pilot | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 62 L |
