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Honda Pilot (2008) vs. Ford Explorer (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Honda Pilot and 2007 Ford Explorer specs.

2008 Honda Pilot and 2007 Ford Explorer Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Pilot

2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Explorer

2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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