2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2008 Honda Pilot and 2008 Skoda Superb were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Superb. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 523 kg more than 2008 Skoda Superb. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Superb. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Superb. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2008 Skoda Superb has manual transmission. 2008 Skoda Superb will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Pilot | 2008 Skoda Superb | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Pilot | Superb |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 62 L |