Honda Pilot vs Toyota 4Runner (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$125
- Pilot: 7 hp more, 6.0 in more rear legroom.
- 4Runner: 2,500 lb more towing, 55 lb-ft more torque.
- 4Runner wins 4 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Pilot | 4Runner | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,690 | $43,565 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 278 hp | Pilot |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 4Runner |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 87.0 cu ft to 111.8 cu ft | 90.2 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.6 cu ft | 48.4 cu ft | 4Runner |
| Rear legroom | 40.8 in | 34.8 in | Pilot |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in | 41.8 in | 4Runner |
| Length | 199.9 in | 194.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.5 in | 77.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,513 lb | 4,455 lb to 4,870 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 6,000 lb | 4Runner |
| Seats | 8 | 5 | Pilot |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | 4Runner SR5 2WD $42,270 | $125 |
| 4Runner SR5 2WD $42,270 | Pilot Sport 2WD $42,395 | $125 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Pilot | 4Runner |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,690 | $43,565 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,163 | $54,038 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 4Runner wins.
Pilot wins if Towing weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Pilot | 2% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | 4Runner | 42% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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