Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 109.8 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 188.2 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 74.0 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 74.6 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4506 lb. | 4871 lb. | -365 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 57.5 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 55.1 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.8 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 57.4 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 54.8 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.8 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 36.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 56.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 56.4 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 24.9 in | 7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 8.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | 9.5 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 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |