Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Tucson | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 109.2 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 170.3 in | 190.9 in | -20.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 78.5 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 71.0 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3548 lb. | 4506 lb. | -958 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 61.5 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 58.6 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 62.2 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 56.9 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.1 in | -32.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.7 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.7 | 47.7 ft3 | -25 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.5 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 | -21.5 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
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 |