Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 191.6 in | -3.6 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 78.5 in | -1 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 68.2 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4264 lb. | 4550 lb. | -286 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 39.2 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 61.6 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 59.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 61.5 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 59.1 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.7 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 37.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.7 in | 57.1 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 42.0 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 29.1 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |