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2022 Honda Pilot vs. 2023 Toyota 4Runner Review

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2022 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $38,080 to $51,870
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2023 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $39,555 to $54,020
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 82.1 - 83.9 ft3 88.8 - 89.7 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 270-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 270 hp
Towing Capacity 500 - 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.5 in 190.2 - 191.3 in
Exterior Width 78.6 in 75.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.9 in
Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 38.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Pilot than in the Toyota 4Runner. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Pilot and the Toyota 4Runner.

Convenience
The Honda Pilot requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota 4Runner, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Pilot will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota 4Runner.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Toyota 4Runner, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Honda Pilot, which is slightly longer than the Toyota 4Runner.

Handling
The Honda Pilot has the same turning radius as the Toyota 4Runner, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota 4Runner is clearly the choice over the Honda Pilot for pulling heavy loads. The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the Toyota 4Runner.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Honda Pilot doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota 4Runner.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the Toyota 4Runner, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. The Honda Pilot has less cargo space than the Toyota 4Runner, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.