2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTD is newer by 4 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 76 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 601 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen GTD has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen GTD 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 | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pilot | GTD |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |
