| Model Year | 2008 | 2024 | |
| Model | Honda Pilot | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 191.9 in | -3.9 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 74.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 66.1 in | 4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 3921 lb. | 532 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 58.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 0.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.1 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 57.4 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 0.0 in | 56.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.5 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.7 in | 0.0 in | 59.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 26.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 32.6 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 32.6 | 15 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 75.6 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Subaru Outback.