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Honda Pilot (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Honda Pilot and 2009 Toyota Highlander specs.

2006 Honda Pilot and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Honda Pilot Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
182 kW@5600
325 Nm@4500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,775 mm 4,785 mm 0 mm
Width 1,969 mm 1,910 mm 0 mm
Height 1,781 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,020 kg 1,895 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 77 L 73 L 4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,565 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,461 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,560 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,438 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 950 mm 973 mm -23 mm
Headroom, Row 3 980 mm 922 mm 58 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,516 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,245 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 767 mm 742 mm 25 mm
Total Legroom 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 450 L 292 L 158 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,348 L 1,198 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,481 L 2,701 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Pilot

2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Excellent see full Honda Pilot review
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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