2019 Honda Pilot vs 2019 Toyota Highlander

Compare Performance & Mileage Ratings

How do the 2019 Honda Pilot vs. 2018 Toyota Highlander compare in terms of power and fuel economy? Compare their specs below:

• Honda Pilot: The 2019 Honda Pilot comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. Like the Highlander, it features a six speed automatic transmission, but earns up to 19 mpg city** and 27 mpg highway**.
• Toyota Highlander: The 2018 Toyota Highlander is powered by a 185-hp 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine that generates 184 lb-ft of torque. With this engine, the Highlander earns 20 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. If you want V6 power, you’ll need to move up to the LE V6. which costs more than the Honda Pilot LX.

Compare Interior Dimensions

The Honda Pilot offers 83.9 cubic feet of cargo space and theToyota Highlander offers 83.7. The Pilot offers more room behind its rear seats. In addition to the Pilot’s interior dimensions, you’ll get 16.5 cubic feet of conventional cargo room vs. 13.8 cubic feet inside the Highlander. Additionally, the Pilot’s passenger volume measures 152.9 cubic feet—8 cubic feet more than the Highlander. The Pilot’s larger interior dimensions means you and your passengers will have more breathing room. Third-row passengers inside the Pilot, for example, get 57.6 inches of shoulder room. The Highlander offers just 55 inches.

Compare Towing Capacity

As two of the best midsize SUVs, the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot offer impressive payload weights and towing capacity. However, the Pilot has better performance specs. The Highlander can haul 1,486 to 1,602 pounds, and with an optional trailer hitch, can tow a maximum of 1,500 pounds. That’s about as much as the Honda Pilot can tow with 2WD. Upgrade to AWD, and the Pilot SUV towing capacity shoots up to 3,500 pounds. Additionally, the Honda Pilot can haul 1,420 to 1,625 pounds.