Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Ford Flex | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 117.9 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 202.3 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 75.9 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 67.6 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4319 lb. | 4471 lb. | -152 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.8 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 58.4 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 55.4 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 57.1 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.0 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 44.3 in | -5.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 50.8 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 41.1 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 33.4 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 45.0 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | 0.3 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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |