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2009 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Honda Pilot | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 111.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 194.5 in | -6.1 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 78.6 in | -3.4 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 69.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4178 lb. | 4230 lb. | -52 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 62.0 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.1 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 40.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 40.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 62.0 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 38.9 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 57.6 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 44.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 31.9 in | -2.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 83.9 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Pilot
| 2017 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Pilot
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