2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi
To start off, both 2009 Honda Pilot and 2009 Volkswagen Kombi were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 121 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi weights approximately 352 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2009 Volkswagen Kombi | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pilot | Kombi |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
