Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 119.0 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 206.5 in | -15.6 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.8 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 77.2 in | -6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4506 lb. | 5805 lb. | -1299 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 63.2 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 60.2 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 63.7 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 59.9 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 38.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 51.9 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 50.2 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 37.7 in | -5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Expedition.