Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 116.0 in | -5 in |
Length | 194.5 in | 204.0 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 80.5 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 74.4 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4230 lb. | 5683 lb. | -1453 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.8 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 64.8 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 60.8 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 45.3 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 38.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 65.1 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 60.3 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 38.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 62.6 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 49.3 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.9 in | 24.8 in | 7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.8 ft3 | 51.6 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.9 ft3 | 94.7 ft3 | -10.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Honda Pilot.
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.