Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Honda Pilot | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 109.2 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 190.9 in | -8.4 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 78.5 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 71.0 in | -14.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3360 lb. | 4319 lb. | -959 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 61.5 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.4 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 62.2 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 38.5 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.1 in | -32.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 47.7 ft3 | -34.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 | -74 ft3 |
2013 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 3-Series.
2011 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 |
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 | ||
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 | 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 |