2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Avenger is newer by 3 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Avenger (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 321 kg more than 2012 Dodge Avenger.
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, 2012 Dodge Avenger (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2012 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | Pilot | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1634 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4892 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
