Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 98.4 in | 10.8 in |
Length | 191.4 in | 161.6 in | 29.8 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 66.7 in | 11.8 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 60.0 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 4299 lb. | 2496 lb. | 1803 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 10.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 52.7 in | 8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 51.5 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 51.3 in | 10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 51.3 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.5 in | 4 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) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 20.6 | 27.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | 29.7 ft3 |
2015 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 2015 Honda Pilot.
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review |