2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 5 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 104 more horse power than 2011 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Focus weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Focus. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2011 Ford Focus | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Pilot | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 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 | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4445 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1722 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1488 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2614 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 51 L |