2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Pilot | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |