Model Year | 2018 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Cadenza | Honda Pilot | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 109.2 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 195.7 in | 191.4 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 78.5 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 71.0 in | -13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3633 lb. | 4299 lb. | -666 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 61.5 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 58.6 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.4 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 62.2 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.1 in | -32.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -29.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 47.7 ft3 | -31.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 | -71 ft3 |
2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza.
2013 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |