Honda Pilot (2009) vs. Mini Hardtop (2014) Specs

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2009 Honda Pilot and 2014 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Honda Pilot	Mini Hardtop
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	98.2 in	11 in
Length	190.9 in	151.1 in	39.8 in
Width	78.5 in	68.0 in	10.5 in
Height	71.0 in	55.7 in	15.3 in
Curb Weight	4319 lb.	2795 lb.	1524 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	10.6 gal.	10.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.3 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	50.6 in	10.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.6 in	0.0 in	58.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	36.9 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.2 in	47.8 in	14.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.9 in	0.0 in	56.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	30.8 in	7.7 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)	72.2 in (over 2 rows)	39.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	8.7 ft³	9.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	8.7	39 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.0 ft³	34.0 ft³	53 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

2014 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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