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Honda Pilot (2011) vs. Buick Verano (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Honda Pilot and 2012 Buick Verano specs.

2011 Honda Pilot and 2012 Buick Verano Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Honda Pilot Buick Verano  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
253 lb-ft@4800
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
180 hp@6700
171 lb-ft@4900
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.2 in 105.7 in 3.5 in
Length 190.9 in 183.9 in 7 in
Width 78.5 in 71.5 in 7 in
Height 71.0 in 58.4 in 12.6 in
Curb Weight 4319 lb. 3300 lb. 1019 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 15.0 gal. 6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.3 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.5 in 55.1 in 6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 58.6 in 53.7 in 4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.1 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 37.8 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 62.2 in 52.9 in 9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.9 in 52.0 in 4.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 33.9 in 4.6 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 in (over 2 rows) 36 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.0 ft3 14.3 ft3 3.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.7 ft3 14.3 33.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 87.0 ft3 14.3 ft3 72.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda Pilot

2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review
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
2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review
2011 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano

2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious. see full Buick Verano review
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS). The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths. see full Buick Verano review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano

2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom. see full Buick Verano review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced. see full Buick Verano review
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space. see full Buick Verano review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing. see full Buick Verano review
 
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