2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $167,800
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 296 - 626 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 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 Honda Pilot offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Land Rover Defender. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Pilot and the Land Rover Defender.

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). Clearly, the Honda Pilot is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Defender, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Honda Pilot is about the same width as the Land Rover Defender. When looking at overall length, the Honda Pilot takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Land Rover Defender.

Handling
The Honda Pilot has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Defender, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender is clearly the choice over the Honda Pilot for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Pilot has a lot less horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
The Honda Pilot has much lower torque than the Land Rover Defender, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the Land Rover Defender, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Honda Pilot, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Defender.