2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Citroen C4
To start off, 2012 Citroen C4 is newer by 6 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 136 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 87 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2012 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Pilot | C4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |
