2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2007 Kia Cee'd is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Pilot 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 136 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 188 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Cee'd. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cee'd. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Cee'd 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 | 2007 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Pilot | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 53 L |