Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 186 kW@5700 343 Nm@4800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 306 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,774 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,849 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,803 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,044 kg | 1,824 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 75 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,562 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,580 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 935 mm | 43 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 884 mm | 86 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,496 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 1,133 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 815 mm | 795 mm | 20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 510 L | 283 L | 227 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,351 L | 968 L | -967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,464 L | 2,214 L | 0 L |
2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review |
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 |
2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |