Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 191.1 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 73.4 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 58.1 in | 12 in |
Curb Weight | 4264 lb. | 3250 lb. | 1014 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.9 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 55.3 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 45.5 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.0 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 56.5 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 56.1 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 35.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.7 in | 0.0 in | 59.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 27.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 16.3 | 31.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 71.3 ft3 |
2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata.