2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2026 Hyundai Palisade Review

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2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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Picture of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade

2026 Hyundai
Palisade

MSRP*: $39,435 to $56,560
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 86.7 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 287-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 287 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 199.2 - 199.4 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 78.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 44.2 in
Rear 43.0 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in
Front 40.1 - 41.5 in
Rear 40.0 - 40.7 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Palisade than in the Honda Pilot, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Palisade will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Pilot.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot as you will with the Hyundai Palisade, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Honda Pilot is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Palisade.

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

Handling
The Honda Pilot has a smaller turning radius than the Hyundai Palisade, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Hyundai Palisade is clearly the choice over the Honda Pilot for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Honda Pilot and the Hyundai Palisade.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Pilot and the Hyundai Palisade are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Honda Pilot offers greater seating capacity than the Hyundai Palisade, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Honda Pilot as you will in the Hyundai Palisade.