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2009 Honda Pilot and 2008 Buick Enclave Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Pilot | Buick Enclave | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 118.9 in | -9.7 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 201.8 in | -10.9 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 79.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Height | 71.0 in | 72.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4506 lb. | 4985 lb. | -479 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 62.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 57.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 61.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 37.2 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 57.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 48.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 33.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 67.5 ft3 | -19.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 116.2 ft3 | -29.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot
| 2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives 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 |
Large leg room. 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 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 2008 Buick Enclave
| 2008 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better than most see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review |
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