Honda Pilot (2017) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2017 Honda Pilot and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	Honda Pilot	BMW X3
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	6-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	110.6 in	0.4 in
Length	194.5 in	183.0 in	11.5 in
Width	78.6 in	74.1 in	4.5 in
Height	69.8 in	65.4 in	4.4 in
Curb Weight	4230 lb.	4222 lb.	8 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	17.7 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.7 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.0 in	57.3 in	4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	39.9 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.2 in	39.1 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.0 in	56.0 in	6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.3 in	0.0 in	57.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	36.8 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.6 in	0.0 in	57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	44.6 in	0.0 in	44.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.9 in	0.0 in	31.9 in
Total Legroom	111.2 in (over 3 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	34.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.5 ft³	27.6 ft³	-11.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	46.8 ft³	27.6	19.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.9 ft³	63.3 ft³	20.6 ft³

2017 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

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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

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