Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
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 |
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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 |
2009 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 |
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 |