Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable 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. | 5781 lb. | -1275 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 | 59.3 in | -0.7 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 |
2015 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |