Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 111.0 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 194.5 in | -25.8 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 78.6 in | -9.1 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 69.8 in | -13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 4230 lb. | -570 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 62.0 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.2 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 62.0 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 38.4 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 46.8 ft3 | -33.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 83.9 ft3 | -29.3 ft3 |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |
2016 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Honda Pilot.