Honda Pilot (2012) vs. Buick Verano (2015) Specs

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2012 Honda Pilot and 2015 Buick Verano Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Honda Pilot	Buick Verano
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
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	191.4 in	183.9 in	7.5 in
Width	78.5 in	71.5 in	7 in
Height	71.0 in	58.4 in	12.6 in
Curb Weight	4299 lb.	3550 lb.	749 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	42.0 in	-0.6 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	51.9 in	5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	34.7 in	3.8 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	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

2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review

2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review

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