2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1062 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pilot | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
