Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 90.9 in | 18.3 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 154.1 in | 36.8 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 68.3 in | 10.2 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 49.0 in | 22 in |
Curb Weight | 4319 lb. | 2494 lb. | 1825 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 36.8 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 52.2 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 52.0 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 0.0 in | 62.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 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) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 68.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 4.5 | 43.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 | 82.5 ft3 |
2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review |
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 |
2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review |
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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