2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback is newer by 3 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, 2009 Subaru Outback (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 402 kg more than 2009 Subaru Outback.
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 @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Pilot | Outback |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |