2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2012 Holden Captiva 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Holden Captiva. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Holden Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2012 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Honda | Holden |
Model | Pilot | Captiva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |