Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Mini Countryman | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.2 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 161.7 in | 26.3 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 70.4 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 61.5 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1201 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 39.9 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 52.8 in | 8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 0.0 in | 57.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.5 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 52.1 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 0.0 in | 56.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 33.8 in | 3.6 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) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 12.2 | 35.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 46.3 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 |
2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |