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Honda Pilot (2008) vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Honda Pilot and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser specs.

2008 Honda Pilot and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Honda Pilot Toyota FJ Cruiser  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@5600
240 lb-ft@4500
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
239 hp@5200
278 lb-ft@3700
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD w/low range  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 105.9 in 0.4 in
Length 188.0 in 183.9 in 4.1 in
Width 77.5 in 74.6 in 2.9 in
Height 70.1 in 70.9 in -0.8 in
Curb Weight 4453 lb. 4290 lb. 163 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.4 gal. 19.0 gal. 1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.3 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.6 in 58.4 in 3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.5 in 55.4 in 2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.9 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 40.3 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.4 in 53.9 in 7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.6 in 51.0 in 5.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 31.3 in 6.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.6 in 0.0 in 38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 59.7 in 0.0 in 59.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 49.0 in 0.0 in 49 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.2 in 0.0 in 30.2 in
Total Legroom 109 in (over 3 rows) 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 35.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.9 ft3 27.9 ft3 -12 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.6 ft3 27.9 19.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 87.6 ft3 66.8 ft3 20.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Pilot

2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 FWD
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander 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
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage 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
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
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
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
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual AWD w/low range
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
 
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