Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,940 mm | 4,610 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,996 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,773 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,839 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 74 L | 60 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,575 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,455 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 894 mm | 81 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 988 mm | 942 mm | 46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,463 mm | 1,250 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 810 mm | 780 mm | 30 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,824 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,708 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 467 L | 320 L | 147 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,325 L | 1,257 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,376 L | 2,008 L | 0 L |
2016 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Honda Pilot.
2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room overall in the car. As a larger driver (6'3"), I need to push the drivers seat back. So the kid behind me has to get pushed back. Well the third row can't move back, so I've I'm driving, no one can sit in the third row driver's side and have any leg room. This is the worst for kids in full-size car seats, because the seats position their legs higher and forward of where a small adult's would be with no car seat. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The center seats are adequate for tall adults. Judicious positioning of the front and center seats should get you better results than a subcompact. The third-row rear seats are for kids only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The back seat is made for very small folks only. The middle row seat belts are placed somewhat far back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The six-chair setup of the 5 means that luggage space is limited, and some may find the "three rows of two" arrangement adds difficulty to monitoring children in the far rear seats. In order to carry significant cargo the seats need to be removed. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |