Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 182 kW@5750 325 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,652 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,775 mm | 4,628 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,969 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,781 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,934 kg | 1,432 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 77 L | 55 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,560 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 968 mm | -18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 980 mm | 0 mm | 980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,516 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,245 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 439 L | 11 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,348 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,481 L | 15.5 | -13.5 L |
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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |