Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Palisade (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,655
- Pilot: 1 mpg better.
- Palisade: $2,655 cheaper, 2.2 in more rear legroom.
- Palisade wins 7 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Pilot | Palisade | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,690 | $41,035 | Palisade |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 287 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | Pilot |
| Cargo, max | 87.0 cu ft to 111.8 cu ft | 86.7 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.6 cu ft | 19.1 cu ft | Palisade |
| Rear legroom | 40.8 in | 43.0 in | Palisade |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in | 44.2 in | Palisade |
| Length | 199.9 in | 199.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,513 lb | 4,420 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 5,000 lb | Palisade |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.4 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0 s estimate | 6.8 s estimate | Palisade |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Palisade |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Sport 2WD $42,395 | Palisade SEL 7P FWD $41,940 | $455 |
| Palisade SE FWD $39,435 | Pilot Sport 2WD $42,395 | $2,960 |
Cost to run
Palisade costs $2,156 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Pilot | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,690 | $41,035 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,163 | $52,006 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Palisade wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Palisade | 6% |
| MPG | Pilot | 5% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Palisade | 30% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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