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Honda Pilot (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Honda Pilot and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2008 Honda Pilot and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Pilot

2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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