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Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot Review

How the Toyota 4Runner stacks up against the Honda Pilot - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota 4Runner
Price Range: $28,640 - $39,800
2010 Honda Pilot
Price Range: $27,695 - $38,645
Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot Review

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Toyota and the Pilot most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota 4Runner's engine is significantly larger than the Honda's. Note that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Pilot has no lessons to learn as far as torque from the Toyota 4Runner.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Honda Pilot over the Toyota 4Runner. The 4Runner is likely a better choice than the Honda regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of equipment or big dogs. The Toyota 4Runner outpulls the Honda Pilot by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Honda Pilot for a fill-up roughly as often as the Toyota 4Runner.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Honda Pilot offers a bit more head room than the Toyota 4Runner, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Honda Pilot make it more spacious for your passengers than the 4Runner.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota than the Honda Pilot because of its larger tank. The Toyota and the Honda Pilot compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Honda to the dealership as the Toyota 4Runner. When it comes to gas mileage, the Honda Pilot is a bit better than the Toyota 4Runner, but not by much. The Honda Pilot isn't much less pricey than the Toyota 4Runner with respect to MSRP.

Warranty
The Honda Pilot and the Toyota 4Runner have the same basic warranty.

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