Honda Pilot (2012) vs. Tesla Model 3 (2017) Specs

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2012 Honda Pilot and 2017 Tesla Model 3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Honda Pilot	Tesla Model 3
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800	Electric 221 hp 302 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed automatic	1-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	113.2 in	-4 in
Length	191.4 in	184.8 in	6.6 in
Width	78.5 in	72.8 in	5.7 in
Height	71.0 in	56.8 in	14.2 in
Curb Weight	4299 lb.	3549 lb.	750 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	0.0 gal.	21 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.6 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	56.3 in	5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.6 in	0.0 in	58.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.7 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.7 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.2 in	54.0 in	8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.9 in	0.0 in	56.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	35.2 in	3.3 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)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	34.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	15.0 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	15.0	32.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.0 ft³	15.0 ft³	72 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Pilot

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Tesla Model 3

2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review

2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 review

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