2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Nissan ARIYA Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan ARIYA

2024 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,590 to $54,190
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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 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 59.7 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 238-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 389-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 214 - 389 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in
Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.3 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Pilot than in the Nissan ARIYA. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Pilot and the Nissan ARIYA.

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 Nissan ARIYA.

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

Handling
The Honda Pilot has a larger turning radius than the Nissan ARIYA, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the Nissan ARIYA.

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

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