| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Honda Pilot | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 103.2 in | 6 in |
| Length | 191.4 in | 174.9 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 70.1 in | 8.4 in |
| Height | 71.0 in | 69.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4497 lb. | 3444 lb. | 1053 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 56.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 53.2 in | 5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 55.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 49.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.6 in | 2.9 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 29.3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
| 2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |