Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 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 | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 189.2 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 75.2 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 69.3 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 4505 lb. | -52 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 39.7 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 58.0 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 55.3 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.8 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.1 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 57.2 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 55.4 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 34.6 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 32.9 in | 5.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.7 in | 56.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 48.4 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 24.1 in | 6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | 8.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 36.6 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | 12.5 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 |
2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |