2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 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), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 97 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Honda | Cadillac |
Model | Pilot | CTS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
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 | 314 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 11.3 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4788 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1442 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |