Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2009 Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Highlander (2009) vs. Honda Pilot (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Honda Pilot specs.

2009 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model Toyota Highlander Honda Pilot  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
253 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,774 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 4,849 mm 0 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,994 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,803 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,895 kg 2,044 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 79 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,516 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,097 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,511 mm 1,580 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 978 mm -5 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 970 mm -48 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 1,496 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,074 mm 1,229 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 742 mm 815 mm -73 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 292 L 510 L -218 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 1,351 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 2,464 L 0 L

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review
 
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.