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2009 Honda Pilot and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Honda Pilot | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 102.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 171.9 in | 19 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 69.5 in | 9 in |
| Height | 71.0 in | 61.4 in | 9.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4319 lb. | 3065 lb. | 1254 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 53.3 in | 8.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 52.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 52.6 in | 9.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 43.7 in | 13.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 0.0 in | 58.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 0.0 in | 32.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 34.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 19.8 | 27.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 25.5 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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