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Honda Pilot (2011) vs. Nissan Altima (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Honda Pilot and 2012 Nissan Altima specs.

2011 Honda Pilot and 2012 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Honda Pilot Nissan Altima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.2 in 109.3 in -0.1 in
Length 190.9 in 190.7 in 0.2 in
Width 78.5 in 70.7 in 7.8 in
Height 71.0 in 57.9 in 13.1 in
Curb Weight 4319 lb. 3180 lb. 1139 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 20.0 gal. 1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.6 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.5 in 55.7 in 5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 58.6 in 56.8 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 44.1 in -2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 36.8 in 3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 62.2 in 55.5 in 6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.9 in 52.5 in 4.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 35.8 in 2.7 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) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 32.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.0 ft3 15.3 ft3 2.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.7 ft3 15.3 32.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 87.0 ft3 15.3 ft3 71.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda Pilot

2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima. Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive. see full Nissan Altima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride. see full Nissan Altima review
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review
 
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