Best 3-row family SUV at Capital City Honda
For most Sacramento families, the best three-row Honda is the Pilot. The Odyssey wins on third-row access, and the Passport suits a family that does not need a third row at all.
Capital City Honda sits inside Sacramento, and it is where you can drive the Pilot, Odyssey and Passport and get a straight, no-pressure conversation about each one.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Sacramento. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Which Honda is the best 3-row family SUV at Capital City Honda?
The Honda Pilot is the best three-row family SUV we sell for most Sacramento households, and the 2026 maker figures show why. The Pilot EX-L (AWD) and Black Edition both list up to 8 seats, and the Black Edition carries 112.1 cubic feet of maximum cargo. The Passport seats 5 and tops out at 104.6 cubic feet, so the Pilot is the only Honda SUV in our lineup built around three rows. We also sell the Odyssey, a minivan with three rows, and buyers can reserve a new Honda that is still in transit.
How many seats do the Honda Pilot, Passport and Odyssey have?
Only the Pilot and the Odyssey carry three rows. The 2026 Pilot lists up to 8 seats on every trim in the maker figures except the TrailSport, which lists 7. The 2026 Odyssey lists 8 seats on the EX-L, Elite, Sport and Touring, and the 2026 Passport lists 5 on all seven of its trims.
A family of five fits the Passport without a third row. A family that needs seats for more than five should look at the Pilot or the Odyssey first.
How much cargo space does a Honda three-row leave with every seat up?
Behind the third row, the 2026 Pilot EX-L (2WD) leaves 18.6 cubic feet, and the 2026 Odyssey EX-L leaves 32.8. At maximum, the Pilot EX-L (2WD) reaches 112.4 cubic feet and the Odyssey EX-L reaches 155.8.
For strollers and sports gear, the Odyssey gives the most room behind its third row. The Pilot still beats the Passport on maximum cargo, 112.4 cubic feet against the Passport RTL’s 104.6, so a family that wants one SUV for both headcount and gear has the Pilot.
Is the Honda Odyssey a better family choice than an SUV?
For a family that loads the third row every day, the 2026 Odyssey is the better choice. Honda’s figures give the Odyssey EX-L 38.1 inches of third-row legroom, against 32.5 inches in the Pilot EX-L (AWD).
The Pilot wins on towing. The Pilot EX-L (AWD) pulls 5,000 pounds, while every Odyssey trim in the maker figures pulls 3,500. Choose the Odyssey when the third row carries people every day, and choose the Pilot when the trailer comes along too.
Which Honda three-row SUV costs the least to own and fuel?
The Pilot Sport (2WD) has the lowest starting price of the three-row Hondas in the maker figures at $42,395, and the Odyssey EX-L starts at $42,795. On fuel, the 2WD Pilot and the base Odyssey both rate 22 mpg combined, the all-wheel-drive Pilot rates 21, and the Pilot AWD TrailSport rates 20.
In California, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (2026) charges an annual vehicle license fee of 0.65% of the purchase price or value of the vehicle. A lower starting price therefore also lowers that yearly fee.
What do Capital City Honda buyers say about shopping for a family vehicle?
Capital City Honda holds a 4.5 rating on Google across 3,088 reviews, and 82 in 100 of them are five-star. Of our 120 most recent four- and five-star Google reviews, 11 describe a no-pressure sales process.
One July review shows what that looks like at the counter. In a July 2026 Google review, Nicholas T. wrote: “Alberto was a big help, phenomenal sales man, was straight forward. If you need a Honda this is the place to go. No add ons, no forced protection package.”
Another 10 of those 120 reviews describe questions being answered during the purchase. For a family buying a three-row vehicle, that matters as much as the price. In a July 2026 Google review, Julienne O. wrote: “We made a deal with Luke. He is very helpful in asnwering our questions and gave us a free all weather mats for my birthday gift! We are satisfied with our purchase and the car we got!”
How do you test-drive, trade in and finance a Honda at Capital City Honda?
You can book a test drive online or by phone. You can also start a trade-in offer from home, using our online tool, which we call an instant cash offer. Three ways to get that offer are open to you without a visit.
Our secure online finance application lets you start the financing paperwork before you come in. A family that lines up the trade and the financing first can spend the visit driving the vehicles.
Why buy a family Honda from the Sacramento store on Fulton Avenue?
Capital City Honda is at 3630 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821, inside the city itself. We are part of Group 1 Automotive, and we sell new, used and certified pre-owned Honda vehicles.
A family that will return for maintenance for years should weigh the service department as much as the showroom. Our service center has factory-trained technicians. Lease vehicles are turned in here when the contract ends, and we offer a shuttle service and loaner cars if needed.
How the Honda stores in the Sacramento market compare on Google reviews
Capital City Honda’s record is laid out against every Honda store in the Sacramento market, with nothing left out.
| Dealer | Location | Google rating | Google reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City Honda | Sacramento, CA | 4.5 | 3,088 |
| Future Honda | Citrus Heights, CA | 4.6 | 2,423 |
| Folsom Lake Honda – Sales | Rancho Cordova, CA | 4.7 | 2,593 |
| AutoNation Honda Roseville | Roseville, CA | 4.7 | 8,792 |
| Elk Grove Honda | Elk Grove, CA | 4.7 | 5,593 |
| Shottenkirk Honda of Davis | Davis, CA | 4.3 | 1,394 |
| El Dorado Honda | Shingle Springs, CA | 4.3 | 276 |
Drive the Pilot first, then the Odyssey, before you decide
Start with the Pilot, which lists up to 8 seats and 5,000 pounds of towing on the EX-L (AWD). Then sit in the Odyssey if a third row carries people every day. Keep the Passport in mind only for a family of five that does not need the third row.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honda Odyssey or the Pilot better for car seats?
The maker figures here cover seats, legroom and cargo, not how a car seat installs. Fit has to be checked in the vehicle itself, and our test drives can be booked online or by phone.
Can I reserve a Honda that is still in transit?
Yes. We take reservations on new Honda vehicles that are still in transit to the store.
Which details does the online trade tool need?
The tool takes a license plate, a VIN, or a year, make and model. A make-and-model lookup gives a general estimate based on historical data, and that estimate can change.
Do I need an appointment to bring in a trade?
No. You can come for a trade-in with or without an appointment.
How Capital City Honda lines up a three-row test drive, trade and finance application in one place
A three-row Honda is a big purchase, and Capital City Honda is the Sacramento store that puts the test drive, the trade and the financing steps in one place. Our Google record is 4.5 stars across 3,088 reviews.
Of our 120 most recent four- and five-star Google reviews, 55 describe the sales process. In a September 2026 Google review, Krystal M. wrote: “Our experience at Capitol City Honda has been excellent. Our Sales Consultant Joana was absolutely awesome in every way. She made our decision easy! Professional, informative, genuine, honest with great follow through! A sincere Thank You and shout-out to Joana! Tom and Krystal”
Pauline C. wrote in a September 2026 Google review: “Alberto was very friendly and welcoming when I came in through the front door. Made the transaction easy and smooth! Thanks for the great deal Alberto”
Ready to drive the Pilot, Odyssey or Passport? Book a test drive at 3630 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821.
Capital City Honda is the Sacramento store where a family can drive the Pilot, Odyssey and Passport side by side. Start with a test drive, booked online or by phone, and see which three-row fits your household.
Capital City Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Sacramento showroom, or call 916-514-4085.
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