Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2020) vs. Honda Pilot (2009) Specs

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2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2020	2009
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Honda Pilot
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	109.2 in	-5.4 in
Length	167.6 in	190.9 in	-23.3 in
Width	70.8 in	78.5 in	-7.7 in
Height	58.2 in	71.0 in	-12.8 in
Curb Weight	3256 lb.	4319 lb.	-1063 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	21.0 gal.	-7.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.0 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	61.5 in	-5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.6 in	-58.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.8 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	62.2 in	-8.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.9 in	-56.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	38.5 in	-2.9 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	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	112 in (over 3 rows)	-35.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	18.0 ft³	-0.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	17.4	47.7 ft³	-30.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.7 ft³	87.0 ft³	-33.3 ft³

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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

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