Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 111.0 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 201.2 in | 194.5 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 78.6 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 69.8 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4913 lb. | 4230 lb. | 683 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 62.0 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 59.1 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 62.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.3 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 38.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 57.6 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 44.6 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 31.9 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.5 ft3 | 83.9 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
2015 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Dodge Durango.
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.