2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Lexus GX
To start off, both 2009 Honda Pilot and 2009 Lexus GX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Lexus GX.
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 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2009 Lexus GX | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | Pilot | GX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 87 L |