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Honda Pilot (2013) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Honda Pilot and 2012 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2013 Honda Pilot and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2013 2012  
Model Honda Pilot Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.2 in 110.4 in -1.2 in
Length 191.4 in 191.6 in -0.2 in
Width 78.5 in 72.2 in 6.3 in
Height 71.0 in 58.5 in 12.5 in
Curb Weight 4299 lb. 3166 lb. 1133 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.3 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.5 in 56.9 in 4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 58.6 in 0.0 in 58.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.4 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 37.8 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 62.2 in 57.0 in 5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.9 in 0.0 in 56.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 39.1 in -0.6 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) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 30.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.0 ft3 15.9 ft3 2.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.7 ft3 15.9 31.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 87.0 ft3 15.9 ft3 71.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Honda Pilot

2013 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2013 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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