Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 167.4 in | 20.6 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 70.2 in | 7.3 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 57.0 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4264 lb. | 3201 lb. | 1063 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 38.2 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 53.6 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 53.1 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 36.4 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 47.0 in | 14.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 41.5 in | 15.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 33.9 in | 3.5 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) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 12.9 | 34.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 |
2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |