2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 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) has 136 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S80. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 346 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80. 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 2012 Volvo S80. 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) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (270 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Pilot | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 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 | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |
