2016 Honda Pilot vs 2016 Volkswagen Touareg

2016 Honda Pilot

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

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2WD 4-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX	19	27	$29,973	$32,780
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX w/Honda Sensing	19	27	$30,885	$33,780
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L	19	27	$33,143	$36,255
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/Honda Sensing	19	27	$34,055	$37,255
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	19	27	$34,055	$37,255
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	19	27	$34,602	$37,855
Pilot 2WD 4-Door LX	19	27	$27,752	$30,345
Pilot 2WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	20	27	$37,808	$41,370
Pilot AWD 4-Door EX	18	26	$31,615	$34,580
Pilot AWD 4-Door EX w/Honda Sensing	18	26	$32,527	$35,580
Pilot AWD 4-Door EX-L	18	26	$34,785	$38,055
Pilot AWD 4-Door EX-L w/Honda Sensing	18	26	$35,697	$39,055
Pilot AWD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	18	26	$35,697	$39,055
Pilot AWD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	18	26	$36,244	$39,655
Pilot AWD 4-Door Elite w/RES & Navi	19	26	$42,733	$46,770
Pilot AWD 4-Door LX	18	26	$29,394	$32,145
Pilot AWD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	19	26	$39,450	$43,170

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4-Door TDI Executive

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Touareg 4-Door TDI Executive	21	28	$60,145	$63,245
Touareg 4-Door TDI Lux	21	28	$52,258	$54,950
Touareg 4-Door TDI Sport w/Technology	21	28	$47,782	$50,245
Touareg 4-Door V6 Executive	17	23	$56,817	$59,745
Touareg 4-Door V6 Lux	17	23	$48,930	$51,450
Touareg 4-Door V6 Sport	17	23	$40,613	$42,705
Touareg 4-Door V6 Sport w/Technology	17	23	$44,454	$46,745

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,973

$60,145

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,780

$63,245

Monthly Payment Estimate

$546 / month

$1054 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Honda Pilot has axed its hard edges: it's once again a smooth, capable family wagon, one that raises the bar for refinement.

Expensive and fancy for a vehicle from a mainstream brand, the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg is also less expensive than some comparable luxury-SUV options.

TCC Likes

The boxy look's been banished
Lavish new interior light-years ahead of the old
Better seats, better cargo space

Quiet cabin
Luxury-level interior
Refined driving feel

TCC Dislikes

Maybe not as distinctive in styling
9-speed automatic can get confused
Blind-spot monitors only on most expensive model

Luxury price, mainstream brand
Few high-tech options
Lack of third-row seat option

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

152.9

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

59.1

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

39.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

57.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.8

Third Leg Room (in)

31.9

Second Head Room (in)

40.2

38.9

Third Hip Room (in)

44.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

194.5

188.8

Height, Overall (in)

69.8

68.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

Wheelbase (in)

111

113.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.6

76.4

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

65.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

83.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.5

32.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

46.8

32.1

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

26.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P275/45HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P275/45HR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4074

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6305

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

262 @ 4700

406 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.0 L/181

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6000

240 @ 3400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Diesel Direct Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

4.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.84

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.97

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Transfer Case Model

None

Trans PTO Access

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Pilot

Volkswagen Touareg

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MOTION

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.27

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.27

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.1

8.6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

450

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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