Honda Pilot (2012) vs. Nissan Sentra (2017) Specs

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2012 Honda Pilot and 2017 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Honda Pilot	Nissan Sentra
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	5-speed automatic	7-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	106.3 in	2.9 in
Length	191.4 in	182.1 in	9.3 in
Width	78.5 in	69.3 in	9.2 in
Height	71.0 in	58.9 in	12.1 in
Curb Weight	4299 lb.	3076 lb.	1223 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	7.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.4 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	54.7 in	6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.6 in	50.9 in	7.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.5 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	36.7 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.2 in	53.9 in	8.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.9 in	50.1 in	6.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	37.4 in	1.1 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	15.1 ft³	2.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	15.1	32.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.0 ft³	15.1 ft³	71.9 ft³

2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2017 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review

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