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2022 Honda Pilot vs. 2023 Toyota Highlander Review

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2022 Honda
Pilot

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

MSRP*: $36,420 to $51,225
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 27 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 82.1 - 83.9 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 500 - 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.5 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 78.6 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.9 in
Front 38.4 - 39.9 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
The Honda Pilot offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Highlander, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot as you will with the Toyota Highlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). The Honda Pilot is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Highlander.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Toyota Highlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Honda Pilot takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Highlander.

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

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

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Honda Pilot as you will in the Toyota Highlander.