Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Honda Pilot | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 106.3 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 188.0 in | -32.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 77.5 in | -10.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 70.1 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 4264 lb. | -1958 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 20.4 gal. | -9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.9 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 61.6 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 57.5 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.1 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 61.4 in | -10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 56.6 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 37.4 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.7 in | -59.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.3 | 47.6 ft3 | -34.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 | -60.6 ft3 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |