2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Rogue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Rogue would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 450 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2008 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Pilot | Rogue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |