2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 725 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sportage 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Pilot | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 58 L |
