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2009 Honda Pilot and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Honda Pilot | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 109.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 191.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 75.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 71.0 in | 68.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4506 lb. | 4454 lb. | 52 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 59.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 57.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.2 in | -2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 59.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 35.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 55.0 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 45.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 27.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot
| 2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives 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 |
Large leg room. 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2009 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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