Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.3 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 188.0 in | 5.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 77.5 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 70.1 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 4453 lb. | 78 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 61.6 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.5 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 61.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.6 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 38.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 59.7 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 49.0 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 30.2 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 47.6 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot review |