Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 118.9 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 194.5 in | 205.0 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 78.4 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 70.4 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4230 lb. | 5066 lb. | -836 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 62.0 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 59.1 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 61.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 57.8 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.8 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 57.6 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 48.3 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.9 in | 33.2 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.8 ft3 | 68.8 ft3 | -22 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.9 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -32.5 ft3 |
2016 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 2016 Honda Pilot.
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |