BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Honda Pilot (2017) Specs

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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2017 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2011	2017
Model	BMW 3-Series	Honda Pilot
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	111.0 in	-2.3 in
Length	178.2 in	194.5 in	-16.3 in
Width	71.5 in	78.6 in	-7.1 in
Height	55.8 in	69.8 in	-14 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	4054 lb.	-592 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.5 gal.	-3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	40.1 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	62.0 in	-6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	40.9 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	40.2 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	62.0 in	-6.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	38.4 in	-3.8 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	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	111.2 in (over 3 rows)	-35.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.8 ft³	16.5 ft³	8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	24.8	46.8 ft³	-22
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.0 ft³	83.9 ft³	-25.9 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Pilot

2017 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

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