Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.2 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 190.9 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 78.5 in | -7 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 71.0 in | -15.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 4319 lb. | -1040 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 61.5 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.6 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.4 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 62.2 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.9 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.5 in | -2.3 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 | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 47.7 ft3 | -34.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 | -73.4 ft3 |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives 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 |
Large leg room. 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 |
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 |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 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 |