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2009 Honda Pilot and 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 106.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 176.2 in | 14.7 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 69.5 in | 9 in |
| Height | 71.0 in | 59.8 in | 11.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4319 lb. | 2969 lb. | 1350 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 55.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 53.9 in | 4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.5 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 54.7 in | 7.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 52.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.4 in | 2.1 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) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 32.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 24.3 | 23.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
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