2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 188 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pilot | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
