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Ford Expedition (2008) vs. Honda Pilot (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Expedition and 2009 Honda Pilot specs.

2008 Ford Expedition and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Ford Expedition Honda Pilot  
Engine 5.4L V8
OHC-3v
300 hp@5000
365 lb-ft@3750
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
253 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.0 in 109.2 in 9.8 in
Length 206.5 in 190.9 in 15.6 in
Width 78.8 in 78.5 in 0.3 in
Height 77.2 in 71.0 in 6.2 in
Curb Weight 5578 lb. 4506 lb. 1072 lb.
Fuel Capacity 28.0 gal. 21.0 gal. 7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.0 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.2 in 61.5 in 1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 60.2 in 58.6 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 41.4 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 39.8 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.7 in 62.2 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.9 in 56.9 in 3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 38.5 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.3 in 38.2 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 51.9 in 58.9 in -7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 50.2 in 48.4 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 3 37.7 in 32.1 in 5.6 in
Total Legroom 117.9 in (over 3 rows) 112 in (over 3 rows) 5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.6 ft3 18.0 ft3 0.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 55.0 ft3 47.7 ft3 7.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 108.3 ft3 87.0 ft3 21.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Expedition

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives 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
Large leg room. 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
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
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
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 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
 
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