Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.0 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 190.7 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 72.1 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 57.3 in | 12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4264 lb. | 3206 lb. | 1058 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.0 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.2 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.7 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 45.5 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.6 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 55.7 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 54.5 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 34.7 in | 2.7 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) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 15.4 | 32.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 72.2 ft3 |
2007 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2007 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 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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