Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,775 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,969 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,781 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,020 kg | 2,135 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 77 L | 85 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,560 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 937 mm | 13 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 980 mm | 950 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,516 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,245 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 886 mm | -119 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 385 L | 65 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,348 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,481 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent see full Honda Pilot review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |