Honda Pilot (2017) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2016) Specs

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2017 Honda Pilot and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2017	2016
Model	Honda Pilot	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	111.4 in	-0.4 in
Length	194.5 in	193.8 in	0.7 in
Width	78.6 in	73.0 in	5.6 in
Height	69.8 in	57.7 in	12.1 in
Curb Weight	4054 lb.	3388 lb.	666 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	13.0 gal.	6.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.1 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.0 in	58.5 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.1 in	54.1 in	5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	42.0 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.2 in	37.5 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.0 in	57.1 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.3 in	53.4 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.1 in	0.3 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)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	31.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.5 ft³	15.8 ft³	0.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	46.8 ft³	15.8	31 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.9 ft³	15.8 ft³	68.1 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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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

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