Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,046 mm | 4,940 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,996 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,126 kg | 1,839 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 74 L | -31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,021 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 975 mm | -185 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,133 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 810 mm | -810 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,824 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 467 L | -42 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 1,325 L | 14 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,405 L | 2,376 L | -1 L |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
2017 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Honda Pilot.