Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 209 kW@6000 355 Nm@4700 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 366 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,940 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,996 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,773 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,919 kg | 2,064 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 74 L | 79 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,575 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,455 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 983 mm | -8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 988 mm | 953 mm | 35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,463 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 810 mm | 739 mm | 71 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,824 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 467 L | 425 L | 42 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,325 L | 1,215 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,376 L | 2,364 L | 0 L |
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.
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 |