Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 159.3 in | 28.7 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 67.7 in | 9.8 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 57.3 in | 12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4264 lb. | 2483 lb. | 1781 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.0 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 53.1 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 52.1 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.8 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.6 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 52.1 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 51.2 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 31.1 in | 6.3 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 15.0 | 32.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 38 ft3 |
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander 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 |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage 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 |
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 |
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 |
2008 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 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |