Honda Pilot (2016) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2014) Specs

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2016 Honda Pilot and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2016	2014
Model	Honda Pilot	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	104.4 in	6.6 in
Length	194.5 in	182.2 in	12.3 in
Width	78.6 in	70.0 in	8.6 in
Height	69.8 in	57.2 in	12.6 in
Curb Weight	4054 lb.	3158 lb.	896 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	38.2 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.0 in	55.2 in	6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	41.2 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.2 in	37.1 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.0 in	53.6 in	8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.3 in	0.0 in	57.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.1 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.6 in	0.0 in	57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	44.6 in	0.0 in	44.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.9 in	0.0 in	31.9 in
Total Legroom	111.2 in (over 3 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	31.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.5 ft³	15.5 ft³	1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	46.8 ft³	15.5	31.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.9 ft³	15.5 ft³	68.4 ft³

2016 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 2016 Honda Pilot.

2014 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

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