2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Toyota 4Runner Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $39,900 to $54,280
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota 4Runner

2024 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,705 to $55,170
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 88.8 - 89.7 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 270-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 270 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 190.2 - 191.3 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 75.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in
Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 38.6 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 4Runner. The Toyota 4Runner 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 Honda Pilot requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota 4Runner, 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). Whether you pick the Honda Pilot or the Toyota 4Runner, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Toyota 4Runner, 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 4Runner.

Handling
The Honda Pilot has the same turning radius as the Toyota 4Runner, so they both maneuver the same 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. The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than 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. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Honda Pilot as you will in the Toyota 4Runner.