Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 106.3 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 184.1 in | 6.8 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 74.4 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 67.9 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4506 lb. | 4022 lb. | 484 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 59.5 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 55.8 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 58.6 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.0 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.8 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 34.8 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 53.9 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 44.6 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 31.3 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 8.8 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 |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |