Honda Pilot (2009) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2009 Honda Pilot and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Honda Pilot	BMW X3
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	110.6 in	-1.4 in
Length	190.9 in	183.0 in	7.9 in
Width	78.5 in	74.1 in	4.4 in
Height	71.0 in	65.4 in	5.6 in
Curb Weight	4319 lb.	4112 lb.	207 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.7 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	57.3 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.6 in	0.0 in	58.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	39.9 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.2 in	56.0 in	6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.9 in	0.0 in	56.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.8 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	58.9 in	0.0 in	58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.4 in	0.0 in	48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.1 in	0.0 in	32.1 in
Total Legroom	112 in (over 3 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	35.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	27.6 ft³	-9.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	27.6	20.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.0 ft³	63.3 ft³	23.7 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3

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