Honda Pilot vs Toyota Grand Highlander (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$335
- Pilot: 20 hp more, 1.3 in more rear legroom.
- Grand Highlander: 2 mpg better, 1,500 lb more towing.
- Grand Highlander wins 6 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Pilot | Grand Highlander | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,690 | $43,355 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 265 hp | Pilot |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | Grand Highlander |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 24 mpg | Grand Highlander |
| Cargo, max | 87.0 cu ft to 111.8 cu ft | 97.5 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.6 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft | Grand Highlander |
| Rear legroom | 40.8 in | 39.5 in | Pilot |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in | 41.7 in | Grand Highlander |
| Length | 199.9 in | 201.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,513 lb | 4,440 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 5,000 lb | Grand Highlander |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.0 in | Grand Highlander |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0 s estimate | 7.3 s estimate | 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 | Grand Highlander LE FWD $42,260 | $135 |
| Grand Highlander LE FWD $42,260 | Pilot Sport 2WD $42,395 | $135 |
Cost to run
Grand Highlander costs $1,208 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Pilot | Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,690 | $43,355 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,163 | $52,955 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Grand Highlander wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Grand Highlander | 8% |
| Power | Pilot | 7% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Grand Highlander | 30% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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