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2009 Ford Escape and 2008 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Honda Pilot | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 182 kW@5750 325 Nm@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,969 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,934 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 77 L | -15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,019 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 950 mm | -46 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,516 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,245 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 767 mm | -767 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 450 L | 377 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 1,348 L | 28.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 2,481 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Pilot
| 2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
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