Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 101.2 in | 8 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 159.4 in | 31.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 67.7 in | 10.8 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 57.3 in | 13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4319 lb. | 2656 lb. | 1663 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 9.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 53.1 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 52.1 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.8 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 52.1 in | 10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 51.2 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 31.1 in | 7.4 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 15.0 | 32.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
Large leg room. 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 |
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 |
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 |
2009 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 |
2017 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 |