2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 5 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 397 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
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 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Pilot | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |