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2006 Kia Sportage and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sportage | 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 | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 109.2 in | -5.7 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 190.9 in | -19.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 78.5 in | -7.6 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 71.0 in | -4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 4319 lb. | -968 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 61.5 in | -4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 58.6 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 62.2 in | -5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.9 in | -2.3 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 | 23.6 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 47.7 ft3 | -24.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 | -20.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Sportage
| 2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
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 |
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