2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2025 Mazda CX-70 Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $39,900 to $54,280
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-70

2025 Mazda
CX-70

MSRP*: $40,445 to $55,950
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 280-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 340-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 200.8 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in
Front 39.6 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 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 a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mazda CX-70. The Mazda CX-70 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot as you will with the Mazda CX-70, 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 Mazda CX-70.

Dimensions
The Honda Pilot is a little wider than the Mazda CX-70, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Honda Pilot takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-70.

Handling
The Honda Pilot has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-70, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-70 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 Mazda CX-70.

Powertrain
The Honda Pilot has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-70, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the Mazda CX-70, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.