2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Avenger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Pilot 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 77 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Avenger. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 416 kg more than 2011 Dodge Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Avenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2011 Dodge Avenger | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | Pilot | Avenger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1539 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4892 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2766 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |