Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,775 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,969 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,781 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,934 kg | 1,635 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 77 L | 75 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,560 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 955 mm | -5 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 980 mm | 932 mm | 48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,516 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,245 mm | 1,128 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 795 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 258 L | 192 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,348 L | 1,048 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,481 L | 2,053 L | 0 L |
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 |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |