2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2008 Seat Exeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2008 Seat Exeo. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 616 kg more than 2008 Seat Exeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Exeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Exeo. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Exeo. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Exeo has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Exeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2008 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Pilot | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2642 mm |
