Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
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. | 4266 lb. | 187 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 |
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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |