2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 7 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 110 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. (134 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 332 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. (201 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Pilot | Cruze |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1407 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 59 L |