Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 112.6 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 198.3 in | -7.4 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 70.0 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 4319 lb. | 4457 lb. | -138 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 61.5 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 57.3 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 61.0 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.8 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.5 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 37.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 50.8 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 40.7 in | 7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 33.3 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | 5.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer.