2019 Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander

If you’re shopping for a versatile family vehicle, then you’ll want to compare the 2019 Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander. Both of these 8-passenger SUVs have a lot to offer Cody area families, but the 3-row Honda SUV comes with a more powerful standard engine and more cargo space. Before you decide which family SUV you’ll be driving home, see how they match up in this comparison from Underriner Honda.

Pilot or Highlander: Engines & MPG

A balance of power and fuel efficiency is important to drivers in and around Laurel. See how the Pilot and Highlander performance specs compare:

• 2019 Toyota Highlander: Under the hood of the 2019 Toyota Highlander is a 185-hp 2.7L 4-cylinder engine that produces 185-hp with 184 lb-ft of torque. This engine has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 20 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. A more powerful V6 engine is available, but you’ll have to pay more to get it.
• 2019 Honda Pilot: The 2019 Honda Pilot is powered by a standard 3.5L V6 engine that delivers 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. The EPA-estimated fuel economy is 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway*. You’ll definitely appreciate those extra highway mpgs the next time you take the family on a road trip to Yellowstone.

Pilot or Highlander: Towing Capacity & Payload

If you plan to tow a boat or trailer out to Cooney State Park, you’ll want to pick the SUV that has the better towing and payload capacity. When properly equipped, the base Highlander can tow up to 1,500 lbs, with a payload capacity of 1,486 to 1,602 lbs; V6 versions of the Highlander can tow up to 5,000 lbs. 2WD versions of the Pilot, on the other hand, can tow up to 3,500 lbs, more than doubling the base Highlander’s towing capacity! When equipped with AWD and the proper equipment, the Pilot can tow up to 5,000 lbs, similar to the V6 Highlander. Depending on which Pilot configuration you choose, you can expect a payload capacity ranging from 1,420 to 1,625 lbs.

Pilot or Highlander: Interior Dimensions

With the rear seats folded down, the maximum cargo capacity of the Highlander is 83.7 cubic feet, while the Pilot offers 83.9 cubic feet of cargo space. With the seats up, the Highlander provides 13.8 cubic feet, compared to the 16.5 cubic feet you’ll get in the Pilot.

Both the Highlander and Pilot are SUVs with 3rd-row seating that can accommodate up to 8 passengers. However, your passengers will be more comfortable inside the Pilot with its 152.6 cubic feet of passenger space, compared to the 144.9 cubic feet of the Highlander.

Not only will your passengers have more room, but you’ll be able to haul more groceries and sporting gear around Laurel when you choose the Honda Pilot.

Experience the 2019 Honda Pilot at Underriner Honda

Explore the tech features of the safety-award-winning Honda Pilot, and see how it compares to the Honda Odyssey and Honda CR-V . You can also explore the new Honda Passport to see which member of the Honda lineup will best fit your family. Here at Underriner Honda, we have a fine selection of new Pilot models for you to choose from, so contact us to schedule a test drive at our Billings Honda dealership today! Before stopping in, check out our Honda Pilot lease specials to see our current deals.

*Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.