2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 4 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 44 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 39 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.

Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Pilot 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Pilot Tiguan
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1518 kg 1557 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4427 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1808 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1687 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2604 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 64 L


 

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