Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 111.0 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 194.5 in | 8.4 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 78.6 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 69.8 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 4054 lb. | 283 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 62.0 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 59.1 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 62.0 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 57.3 in | 8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.4 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 38.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 57.6 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 44.6 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 31.9 in | 10.5 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | 13 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | 46.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 83.9 ft3 | 64.6 ft3 |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey 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.