2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

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2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $39,900 to $54,280
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2024 Toyota
Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $40,970 to $53,375
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 243-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 243 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 194.9 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Pilot than in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Honda Pilot, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Honda Pilot, 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). The Honda Pilot is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 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 Highlander Hybrid.

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

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Honda Pilot will do just as well as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Honda Pilot does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

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 Hybrid. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Honda Pilot as you will in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.