Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 182 kW@5600 325 Nm@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 306 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,775 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,969 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,781 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,020 kg | 1,824 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 77 L | 75 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,560 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 935 mm | 15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 980 mm | 884 mm | 96 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,516 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,245 mm | 1,133 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 795 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 283 L | 167 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,348 L | 968 L | -967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,481 L | 2,214 L | 0 L |
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander 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 |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage 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 |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 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 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |