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2009 Honda Pilot and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Honda Pilot | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 112.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 187.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 69.8 in | 8.7 in |
| Height | 71.0 in | 58.1 in | 12.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4319 lb. | 3458 lb. | 861 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 56.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 53.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 55.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 52.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 41.0 in | -2.5 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) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 29.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 22.8 | 24.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 41.0 ft3 | 46 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 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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