Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.9 in | -12.6 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 201.8 in | -13.8 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 79.0 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 72.2 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 4980 lb. | -527 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 62.0 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.4 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 61.4 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 57.0 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 37.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.7 in | 57.4 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 48.3 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 33.2 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 67.5 ft3 | -19.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 116.2 ft3 | -28.6 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 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |