Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 121.2 in | -12 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 202.5 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 67.9 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4319 lb. | 4510 lb. | -191 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 63.7 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 58.4 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 64.1 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 65.0 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.5 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 37.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 62.0 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 48.7 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 32.7 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -35.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -56.8 ft3 |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |