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Honda Pilot (2009) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2006) Specs

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

2009 Honda Pilot and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2009 2006  
Model Honda Pilot Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
253 lb-ft@4800
3.4L V6
OHV-2v
185 hp@5200
210 lb-ft@3800
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.2 in 112.5 in -3.3 in
Length 190.9 in 188.8 in 2.1 in
Width 78.5 in 71.4 in 7.1 in
Height 71.0 in 69.3 in 1.7 in
Curb Weight 4506 lb. 3796 lb. 710 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 17.0 gal. 4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.9 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.5 in 55.7 in 5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 58.6 in 51.1 in 7.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.2 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 40.1 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 62.2 in 55.9 in 6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.9 in 51.4 in 5.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 40.2 in -1.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.2 in 0.0 in 38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 58.9 in 0.0 in 58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.4 in 0.0 in 48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.1 in 0.0 in 32.1 in
Total Legroom 112 in (over 3 rows) 81.4 in (over 2 rows) 30.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.0 ft3 35.7 ft3 -17.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.7 ft3 35.7 12 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 87.0 ft3 67.1 ft3 19.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Lots of room with sliding rear seat. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The best thing is the flexibility of the cabin configuration. I have tall in-laws and my wife and I are both tall, so the adjustments you can make to the cabin configuration depending on the use are important. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
See above. When we are alone, we put the back seats all the way forward and the front seats all the way back, maximizing hauling space. When accompanied, we change it to maximize rear passenger spce. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The entire cabin is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The entire interior is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 
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