2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2025 Toyota 4Runner Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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2025 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,770 to $57,400
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 278-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 278 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 194.9 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
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Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in
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*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

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 4Runner, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Pilot will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota 4Runner.

Dimensions
The Honda Pilot is about the same width as the Toyota 4Runner. 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 a smaller turning radius than the Toyota 4Runner, allowing you to more easily maneuver 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. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Honda Pilot and 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.