Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
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 |
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander 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 |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage 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 |
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 |
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 |
2008 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 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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 |