Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 310 hp@6200 302 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.4 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 187.2 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 75.9 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 68.0 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 5300 lb. | -847 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 38.7 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.7 in | 3.9 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 | 38.3 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 57.4 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 0.0 in | 56.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 35.6 in | 1.8 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 31.0 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |