| Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
| Model | Honda Pilot | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 178.1 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 72.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 66.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 3765 lb. | 688 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 15.7 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 39.9 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 55.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.5 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.4 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 55.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 52.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.7 in | 0.0 in | 59.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 31.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 34.0 ft3 | -18.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 34.0 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 68.0 ft3 | 19.6 ft3 |
| 2007 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Escape.