| Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
| Model | Honda Pilot | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 112.2 in | -3 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 191.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 72.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 71.0 in | 58.1 in | 12.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4319 lb. | 3543 lb. | 776 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 57.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 55.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 56.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 54.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 0.0 in | 58.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 0.0 in | 32.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 16.0 | 31.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 71 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 2020 Ford Fusion.