Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 182 kW@5600 325 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,969 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,135 kg | 2,020 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 77 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,019 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 950 mm | -13 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 980 mm | -30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 767 mm | 119 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 450 L | -65 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 1,348 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,481 L | 0 L |
2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you 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 |