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2008 Honda Pilot and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Honda Pilot | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,969 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,781 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,934 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 77 L | 79 L | -2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,560 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 983 mm | -33 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 980 mm | 907 mm | 73 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,516 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,245 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 739 mm | 28 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 425 L | 25 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,348 L | 1,215 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,481 L | 2,364 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Pilot
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX
| 2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
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