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Toyota Highlander (2021) vs. Honda Pilot (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Honda Pilot specs.

2021 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2021 2006  
Model Toyota Highlander Honda Pilot  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6 w/DoD
OHC-4v
244 hp@5750
240 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 106.3 in 5.9 in
Length 194.9 in 188.0 in 6.9 in
Width 76.0 in 77.5 in -1.5 in
Height 68.1 in 70.1 in -2 in
Curb Weight 4145 lb. 4264 lb. -119 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 20.4 gal. -2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.9 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 61.6 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 57.5 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.4 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 40.1 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 61.4 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 56.6 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 37.4 in 3.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.1 in 38.6 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 59.7 in -4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 49.0 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 30.2 in -2.5 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 109 in (over 3 rows) 1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 15.9 ft3 0.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.4 ft3 47.6 ft3 0.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.3 ft3 87.6 ft3 -3.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Pilot

2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Excellent see full Honda Pilot review
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot review
 
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