Honda Pilot vs Toyota Highlander (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,675

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Pilot Sport 2WD vs Highlander XLE AWD
Measure	Pilot	Highlander	Winner
MSRP + destination	$43,690	$47,365	Pilot
Horsepower	285 hp	265 hp	Pilot
Torque	262 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	Highlander
MPG combined	22 mpg	24 mpg	Highlander
Cargo, max	87.0 cu ft to 111.8 cu ft	84.3 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	18.6 cu ft	16.0 cu ft	Pilot
Rear legroom	40.8 in	38.7 in	Pilot
Front legroom	41.0 in	42.0 in	Highlander
Length	199.9 in	194.9 in	Not scored
Width	78.5 in	76.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,513 lb	4,376 lb	Not scored
Towing	3,500 lb	5,000 lb	Highlander
Seats	8	7	Pilot
Ground clearance	7.3 in	8.0 in	Highlander
0-60 mph	7.0 s estimate	6.6 s estimate	Highlander
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Pilot Sport 2WD $42,395	Highlander XLE AWD $46,270	$3,875
Highlander XLE AWD $46,270	Pilot EX-L AWD $46,795	$525

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Pilot costs $2,802 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Highlander wins.

Pilot wins if Towing weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.