2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fusion 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 25 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (222 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1125 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. 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 2009 Ford Fusion. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fusion | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fusion | Pilot |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2091 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |