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2008 Honda Pilot and 2008 Kia Rondo Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Pilot | Kia Rondo | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 182 hp@6000 182 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 179.0 in | 9 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 71.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 67.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4264 lb. | 3443 lb. | 821 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 41.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 0.0 in | 61.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 53.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 35.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.7 in | 0.0 in | 59.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 40.3 in | 8.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 31.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Pilot
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Rondo
| 2008 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Passengers can be comfortable.Also cup holders,good seat belts. see full Kia Rondo review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We have enough room for our two kids and the dog in addition to the cargo space for luggage or groceries. see full Kia Rondo review |
| 2008 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is difficult to find a comfortable driving position in the manual seat because the seat tilts forward as it lifts up. Lumbar support is poor an the steering wheel is too far away. see full Kia Rondo review |
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