Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.0 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 168.4 in | 19.6 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 71.2 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 58.5 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4264 lb. | 3012 lb. | 1252 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 39.4 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 55.3 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 0.0 in | 57.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.1 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 49.0 in | 12.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 0.0 in | 56.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 31.4 in | 6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.7 in | 0.0 in | 59.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 36.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 15.4 | 32.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 |
2007 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle.