Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,604 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,775 mm | 4,427 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,969 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,781 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,020 kg | 1,647 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 77 L | 64 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,560 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 909 mm | 41 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) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 674 L | -224 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,348 L | 651 L | -650 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,481 L | 1,589 L | 1 L |
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage 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 |
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 |
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 |
2008 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 |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |