Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 109.8 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 191.4 in | 188.4 in | 3 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 75.2 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 68.1 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4497 lb. | 4266 lb. | 231 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 59.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 56.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.2 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 59.5 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 36.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 55.0 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 42.3 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 29.2 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
2013 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review |
2013 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |