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Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Palisade (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,655

Car 1

Car 2

PilotPalisadeMSRP + destination$43,690$41,035Horsepower285 hp287 hpTorque262 lb-ft260 lb-ftMPG combined22 mpg21 mpgCargo, seats up18.6 cu ft19.1 cu ftRear legroom40.8 in43.0 inFront legroom41.0 in44.2 inTowing3,500 lb5,000 lbSeats88Ground clearance7.3 in7.4 in0-60 mph7.0 s6.8 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Pilot Sport 2WD vs Palisade SE FWD
MeasurePilotPalisadeWinner
MSRP + destination$43,690$41,035Palisade
Horsepower285 hp287 hpAbout the same
Torque262 lb-ft260 lb-ftAbout the same
MPG combined22 mpg21 mpgPilot
Cargo, max87.0 cu ft to 111.8 cu ft86.7 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats up18.6 cu ft19.1 cu ftPalisade
Rear legroom40.8 in43.0 inPalisade
Front legroom41.0 in44.2 inPalisade
Length199.9 in199.2 inNot scored
Width78.5 in78.0 inNot scored
Curb weight4,513 lb4,420 lbNot scored
Towing3,500 lb5,000 lbPalisade
Seats88About the same
Ground clearance7.3 in7.4 inAbout the same
0-60 mph7.0 s estimate6.8 s estimatePalisade
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi5 yr / 60,000 miPalisade

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
TrimNearest in priceGap
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.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostPilotPalisade
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.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PricePalisade6%
MPGPilot5%
PowerAbout the same
SpaceN/A
TowingPalisade30%

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked