| Details | Honda - Pilot | Ford - Kuga |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Pilot | Kuga |
| Generation | Pilot IV | Kuga III (facelift 2024) |
| Modification | 3.5 V6 (285 Hp) AWD Automatic | Active 2.5 (180 Hp) Full Hybrid CVT |
| Start Of Production | December, 2022 | January, 2024 |
Performance
| Specs | Honda - Pilot | Ford - Kuga |
|---|---|---|
| Rating |
Body & Dimensions
| Specs | Honda - Pilot | Ford - Kuga |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Body Type | SUV, Crossover | SUV |
| Seats | 8 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 5077 mm 199.88 in. | 4645 mm 182.87 in. |
| Width Including Mirrors | 2254 mm 88.74 in. | 2177 mm 85.71 in. |
| Height | 1801-1803 mm 70.91 - 70.98 in. | 1683 mm 66.26 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2891 mm 113.82 in. | 2711 mm 106.73 in. |
| Front Track | 1715 mm 67.52 in. | 1599 mm 62.95 in. |
| Rear Track | 1722 mm 67.8 in. | 1590 mm 62.6 in. |
| Min Turning Circle | 11.52 m 37.8 ft. | 11.38 m 37.34 ft. |
| Approach Angle | 18.3° | 20° |
| Departure Angle | 20.3-21.1° | 24.7° |
| Width With Mirrors Folded | 2090 mm 82.28 in. | 2000 mm 78.74 in. |
| Ride Height Ground Clearance | 185 mm 7.28 in. | 168-191 mm 6.61 - 7.52 in. |
Fuel Consumption
| Specs | Honda - Pilot | Ford - Kuga |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Emission Standard | Tier 3 Bin 30 | Euro 6d |
| Fuel Consumption Urban | 12.4-12.7 l/100 km 18.97 - 18.52 US mpg 22.78 - 22.24 UK mpg 8.06 - 7.87 km/l | None |
| Fuel Consumption Extra Urban | 9.3-9.4 l/100 km 25.29 - 25.02 US mpg 30.37 - 30.05 UK mpg 10.75 - 10.64 km/l | None |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | 11.0-11.2 l/100 km 21.38 - 21 US mpg 25.68 - 25.22 UK mpg 9.09 - 8.93 km/l | None |
Engine & Transmission
| Specs | Honda - Pilot | Ford - Kuga |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine | FHEV (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle) |
| Power | 285 Hp @ 6100 rpm. | None |
| Power Per Litre | 82.1 Hp/l | None |
| Torque | 355 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 261.83 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm. | None |
| Engine Layout | Front, Longitudinal | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model Code | J35Y8 | BGDA |
| Engine Displacement | 3471 cm3 211.81 cu. in. | 2488 cm3 151.83 cu. in. |
| Number Of Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Engine Configuration | V-engine | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 89 mm 3.5 in. | 89 mm 3.5 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 93 mm 3.66 in. | 100 mm 3.94 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 13 |
| Number Of Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel Injection System | Direct injection | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine Aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, i-VTEC | DOHC, VCT |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt | 5.4 l 5.71 US qt | 4.75 UK qt |
| Engine Oil Specification | 0W-20 / API SN | 5W-20 / Ford WSS-M2C948-B |
| Coolant | 7.67 l 8.1 US qt | 6.75 UK qt | None |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode. |
| Drive Wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Front Suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar | Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer | Torsion |
| Engine Systems | Start & Stop System | Start & Stop System Particulate filter |
| Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox | 10 gears, automatic transmission | automatic transmission CVT |
Brakes
| Specs | Honda - Pilot | Ford - Kuga |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Front Brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 308x27 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Disc | Disc, 302x11 mm |
| Steering Type | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires Size | 255/60 R18 108H; 255/50 R20 105H | 225/60 R18 |
| Wheel Rims Size | 18; 20 | 7.5J x 18 |
| Assisting Systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
Battery - Electric / Hybrid
| Specs | Honda - Pilot | Ford - Kuga |
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| Rating |
Weight & Capacity
| Specs | Honda - Pilot | Ford - Kuga |
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| Rating | ||
| Weight To Power Ratio | 7.2 kg/Hp, 139 Hp/tonne | None |
| Weight To Torque Ratio | 5.8 kg/Nm, 173.1 Nm/tonne | None |
| Kerb Weight | 2051-2118 kg 4521.68 - 4669.39 lbs. | None |
| Max Weight | 2810 kg 6194.99 lbs. | None |
| Max Load | 692-759 kg 1525.6 - 1673.31 lbs. | None |
| Trunk Boot Space Minimum | 635 l 22.42 cu. ft. | 412 l 14.55 cu. ft. |
| Trunk Boot Space Maximum | 3183 l 112.41 cu. ft. | 1534 l 54.17 cu. ft. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal | 54 l 14.27 US gal | 11.88 UK gal |
| Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent | 2268 kg 5000.08 lbs. | 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs. |
