2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Cruze would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 786 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Cruze | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11:00 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1797 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
