Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
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 | 2,774 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,849 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,803 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,044 kg | 2,259 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 83 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,562 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,580 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 937 mm | 41 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 945 mm | 25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,496 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 815 mm | 843 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 510 L | 535 L | -25 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,351 L | 1,911 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,464 L | 3,290 L | -1 L |
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 |
2010 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review |
2010 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 |