2008 Audi A3 vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A3 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A3 (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 586 kg more than 2008 Audi A3.
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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A3 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
