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BMW 3-Series (2008) vs. Honda Pilot (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW 3-Series and 2011 Honda Pilot specs.

2008 BMW 3-Series and 2011 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model BMW 3-Series Honda Pilot  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,761 mm 2,774 mm 0 mm
Length 4,526 mm 4,849 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,994 mm 0 mm
Height 1,417 mm 1,803 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,570 kg 1,959 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 79 L -19 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 1,016 mm 977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,488 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 1,011 mm 964 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,580 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,445 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 978 mm -99 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 970 mm -970 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,496 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,229 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 815 mm -815 mm
Total Legroom 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 702 L 510 L 192 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 24.8 1,351 L 23.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,642 L 2,464 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 3-Series

2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
back support see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda Pilot

2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review
2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review
 
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