Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 118.1 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 194.5 in | 200.8 in | -6.3 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 77.6 in | 1 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 71.5 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4054 lb. | 4367 lb. | -313 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 64.5 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.3 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.8 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 41.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 63.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 66.0 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.7 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 61.2 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 49.6 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.9 in | 40.5 in | -8.6 in |
Total Legroom | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -9.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.8 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.9 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -24.5 ft3 |
2017 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 2017 Honda Pilot.
2013 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |