2024 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Volvo XC40 Review

Picture of the 2024 Honda Pilot

2024 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $37,090 to $52,480
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo XC40

2024 Volvo
XC40

MSRP*: $40,500 to $49,300
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 247 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 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 Volvo XC40. The Honda Pilot will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot as you will with the Volvo XC40, 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 Volvo XC40.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Volvo XC40, 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 Volvo XC40.

Handling
The Honda Pilot has the same turning radius as the Volvo XC40, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda Pilot is clearly the choice over the Volvo XC40 for pulling heavy loads. The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the Volvo XC40.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Pilot and the Volvo XC40 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the Volvo XC40, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Honda Pilot, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC40.