2008 Seat Ibiza 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 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Seat Ibiza. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 864 kg more than 2008 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Ibiza. (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Ibiza. 2013 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Ibiza | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Seat | Honda |
Model | Ibiza | Pilot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 2041 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |