2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Eos 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 130 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Eos. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 450 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Eos. 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 Volkswagen Eos. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Eos. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2011 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Pilot | Eos |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4423 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1444 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |