Ford Explorer vs Honda Pilot (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,430

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Explorer Active RWD vs Pilot Sport 2WD
Measure	Explorer	Pilot	Winner
MSRP + destination	$40,260	$43,690	Explorer
Horsepower	300 hp	285 hp	Explorer
Torque	199 lb-ft	262 lb-ft	Pilot
MPG combined	24 mpg	22 mpg	Explorer
Cargo, max	85.3 cu ft	87.0 cu ft to 111.8 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	46.0 cu ft	18.6 cu ft	Explorer
Rear legroom	38.3 in	40.8 in	Pilot
Front legroom	43.0 in	41.0 in	Explorer
Length	198.7 in	199.9 in	Not scored
Width	78.7 in	78.5 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,360 lb	4,513 lb	Not scored
Towing	5,000 lb	3,500 lb	Explorer
Seats	6 to 7	8	N/A
Ground clearance	7.8 in	7.3 in	Explorer
0-60 mph	6.5 s estimate	7.0 s estimate	Explorer
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Explorer Active RWD $38,465	Pilot Sport 2WD $42,395	$3,930
Pilot Sport 2WD $42,395	Explorer Active (200A) 4WD $42,585	$190

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Explorer costs $4,303 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Explorer wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.