Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 188.4 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 75.2 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 68.1 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 4178 lb. | 275 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 59.7 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 56.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.2 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 59.5 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 56.5 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 36.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.7 in | 55.0 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 42.3 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 29.2 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.6 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.6 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
2007 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2007 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 |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |