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Ford Explorer (2009) vs. Honda Pilot (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Ford Explorer and 2006 Honda Pilot specs.

2009 Ford Explorer and 2006 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2009 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
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 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 4706 lb. 4453 lb. 253 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer

2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Pilot

2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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