2025 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2025 Honda Pilot Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban

2025 Chevrolet
Suburban

MSRP*: $61,500 to $84,200
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Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 144.5 ft3 86.5 - 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 285 hp
Towing Capacity 7,900 - 8,200 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 226.3 in 199.9 - 200.2 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 78.5 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Suburban offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Honda Pilot. The Chevrolet Suburban will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Pilot.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Suburban will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Honda Pilot, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Suburban is much wider than the Honda Pilot, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Chevrolet Suburban, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Honda Pilot.

Handling
The Chevrolet Suburban has a significantly larger turning radius than the Honda Pilot, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Chevrolet Suburban is clearly the choice over the Honda Pilot for pulling heavy loads. The Chevrolet Suburban has a little more horsepower than the Honda Pilot.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Suburban does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Honda Pilot.

Utility
The Chevrolet Suburban has less seating than the Honda Pilot, making the Honda Pilot the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the Chevrolet Suburban, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Honda Pilot.