Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Honda Pilot (2016) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2016 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2014	2016
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Honda Pilot
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	111.0 in	-9.5 in
Length	179.3 in	194.5 in	-15.2 in
Width	70.1 in	78.6 in	-8.5 in
Height	59.2 in	69.8 in	-10.6 in
Curb Weight	3228 lb.	4054 lb.	-826 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.5 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.1 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	62.0 in	-7.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	40.9 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	40.2 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	62.0 in	-8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	38.4 in	-2.9 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	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	111.2 in (over 3 rows)	-34.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	16.5 ft³	16.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.8	46.8 ft³	-14
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	83.9 ft³	-17 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Honda Pilot.

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