2008 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Golf 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 133 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 757 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Volkswagen Golf 2013 Honda Pilot
Make Volkswagen Honda
Model Golf Pilot
Year Released 2008 2013
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1284 kg 2041 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4861 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1995 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1846 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2775 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 80 L


 

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