Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 112.2 in | -3 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 192.3 in | -1.4 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 72.8 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 72.0 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4506 lb. | 5020 lb. | -514 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 58.3 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 55.5 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.4 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 58.4 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.6 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.2 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 36.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 57.1 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 44.0 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 28.1 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 7.8 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 |
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |