2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Honda Pilot and 2006 Subaru Forester 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) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 383 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (328 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Pilot | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 328 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |