Measurements
Cargo dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats up | 18" | 47" | 31" | 16.5 cu ft |
| Seats folded | 82" | 47" | 31" | 86.7 cu ft |
| Opening | – | 45" | 30" | – |
What fits
What fits in a Honda Pilot?
75" TV (boxed)
Fits with 2nd and 3rd row seats folded
Queen Mattress
Fits flat with all seats folded; 60" width on edge against 47" cargo width
Couch (loveseat)
Most loveseats fit with all seats folded
IKEA PAX Wardrobe (flat-pack)
Fits with 2nd row folded
Large Dog Crate (42")
Fits behind 2nd row seats
Measure smart
What to measure.
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
- 01The opening width and height of the trunk or liftgate, not just the total volume, since the opening is what an item has to pass through.
- 02The load-floor length behind the rear seats, then again with the seats folded.
- 03The height available under the roofline or parcel shelf, measured at the lowest point.
- 04Your item at its widest point, including feet, handles, and packaging.
Don't make these
Common mistakes.
Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
- ⚠Trusting the cubic-foot figure and assuming a wide item will fit, when the opening is narrower than the item.
- ⚠Measuring the cargo floor but forgetting the roofline tapers toward the opening.
- ⚠Ignoring that a full-size spare, subwoofer, or hybrid battery eats into the quoted volume.
- ⚠Folding only one seat when the long item needs the full flat load floor.
Frequently asked
Questions we keep getting.
How much cargo space does a Pilot have?
The Honda Pilot has 16.5 cubic feet behind the 3rd row, 46.8 behind the 2nd row, and 86.7 cubic feet with all seats folded. The 82" max cargo length is excellent for long items.
01Pilot vs. Highlander cargo?
The Pilot (86.7 cu ft max) edges out the Highlander (84.3 cu ft max) with a wider cargo area (47" vs. 45") and slightly more overall volume. Both are excellent 3-row SUVs for hauling.
02Is the Pilot good for IKEA runs?
Excellent — with 2nd and 3rd row folded, the 82" cargo floor handles virtually all IKEA flat-pack furniture. The wide tailgate opening makes loading easy.
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