2024 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Review

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2024 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $37,090 to $52,480
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Highlander

2024 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,270 to $51,675
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Pilot than in the Toyota Highlander. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot as you will with the Toyota Highlander, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Pilot will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Highlander.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Toyota Highlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Honda Pilot takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Highlander.

Handling
The Honda Pilot has the same turning radius as the Toyota Highlander, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Honda Pilot will do just as well as the Toyota Highlander, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Honda Pilot doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Highlander.

Utility
The Honda Pilot offers greater seating capacity than the Toyota Highlander, 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 Toyota Highlander.