2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 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, 2007 Volvo V70 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 707 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. 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, 2007 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Pilot | V70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |