Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.0 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 194.5 in | 5.9 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 78.6 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 69.8 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 4230 lb. | -416 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 62.0 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.1 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 62.0 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.3 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 38.4 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.6 in (over 2 rows) | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | -28.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 46.8 ft3 | -25.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 83.9 ft3 | -62.7 ft3 |
2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |
2017 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Honda Pilot.