Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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 | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 111.0 in | -13.9 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 194.5 in | -48.9 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 78.6 in | -12.3 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 69.8 in | -14.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2712 lb. | 4054 lb. | -1342 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 62.0 in | -11.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.2 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 62.0 in | -17.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 38.4 in | -8.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | -39.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.7 | 46.8 ft3 | -41.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 83.9 ft3 | -59.9 ft3 |
2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2016 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 |
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