2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2008 Nissan Rogue is newer by 2 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 887 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2008 Nissan Rogue 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, 2008 Nissan Rogue 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2008 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |
