Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-70 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$590
- Pilot: 5 hp more, 1.4 in more rear legroom.
- CX-70: 3 mpg better, 70 lb-ft more torque.
- CX-70 wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Pilot | CX-70 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,690 | $44,280 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 280 hp | Pilot |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | CX-70 |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 25 mpg | CX-70 |
| Cargo, max | 87.0 cu ft to 111.8 cu ft | 75.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.6 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | CX-70 |
| Rear legroom | 40.8 in | 39.4 in | Pilot |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in | 41.7 in | CX-70 |
| Length | 199.9 in | 200.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.5 in | 77.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,513 lb | 4,709 lb to 5,168 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 8 | 5 | Pilot |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.0 in | CX-70 |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0 s estimate | 7.3 s tested | Pilot |
| 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Sport 2WD $42,395 | CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD $42,750 | $355 |
| CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD $42,750 | Pilot Sport 2WD $42,395 | $355 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Pilot | CX-70 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,690 | $44,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,163 | $53,496 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: CX-70 wins.
Pilot wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | CX-70 | 12% |
| Power | Pilot | 2% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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