Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.9 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 188.8 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 76.4 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 68.2 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 4711 lb. | -258 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 39.6 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 59.8 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 0.0 in | 57.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.9 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 56.7 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 0.0 in | 56.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 34.9 in | 2.5 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) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -16.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 32.1 | 15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 16.7 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |