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Honda Pilot (2009) vs. Ford Explorer (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Honda Pilot and 2007 Ford Explorer specs.

2009 Honda Pilot and 2007 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2009 2007  
Model Honda Pilot Ford Explorer  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
253 lb-ft@4800
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 2,774 mm 2,888 mm 0 mm
Length 4,849 mm 4,912 mm 0 mm
Width 1,994 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,803 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,044 kg 2,135 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 79 L 85 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,562 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,488 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 983 mm -982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,580 mm 1,496 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,445 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 978 mm 937 mm 41 mm
Headroom, Row 3 970 mm 950 mm 20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,496 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,229 mm 1,151 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 815 mm 886 mm -71 mm
Total Legroom 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 510 L 385 L 125 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,351 L 1,243 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,464 L 2,370 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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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