Pilot II vs XC60 I: which is better?
Honda Pilot II (2008–2015) vs Volvo XC60 I (2008–2017): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Honda Pilot II
Volvo XC60 ISpecifications
| Honda Pilot II | Volvo XC60 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2008–2015 | 2008–2017 |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 3.5 V6 | 2.0 Turbo (T5) |
| Power, up to | 249 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque, up to | 343 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | automatic |
| Drive | all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 860 mm | 4 628 mm |
| Width | 2 000 mm | 1 891 mm |
| Height | 1 845 mm | 1 713 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 775 mm | 2 774 mm |
| Fuel tank | 79 L | 70 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 68 375 ₸ | ≈ 16 475 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Honda Pilot II
Pros
- Powerful versions: up to 249 hp
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- Large tank: 79 L
Cons
- No data
Volvo XC60 I
Pros
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: generally reliable
- Powerful versions: up to 240 hp
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Large tank: 70 L
Cons
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: valve body wear at high mileage
Gearbox (Aisin automatic): generally reliable; at high mileage — valve body wear.
Which one to choose
- Pilot II — if you care more about: power, torque, wheelbase, fuel tank.
- XC60 I — if you care more about: kz tax 2026.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Pilot II or XC60 I?
Pilot II: up to 249 hp, XC60 I: up to 240 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Pilot II — about 68 375 ₸, XC60 I — about 16 475 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.
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