2020 Honda Pilot vs 2019 Ford Explorer
Overview | |
MSRP$32,365 | MSRP$31,650 |
Listings948 | Listings629 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2019 Ford Explorer Reviews Summary | |
2020 Honda Pilot Reviews SummaryThe Honda Pilot was once the leader of the midsize 3-row SUV pack. But several rivals from Hyundai, Kia, and Mazda have caught up to (and in some cases, surpassed) the Pilot. Still, the Pilot offers tons of cargo space, an adult-friendly third row, and an impressive list of standard safety features. But Honda’s choices on driver controls and in-car tech are its biggest shortcomings. Read on to learn how the Pilot stacks up against the competition, and to learn the CarGurus recommended trim. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Torque255 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.0 cu ft | Cargo Space16.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4443 lbs | Curb Weight4036 lbs |
Height70.0 in | Height70.6 in |
Length198.3 in | Length196.5 in |
Width90.2 in | Width78.6 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase111.0 in |
Maximum Payload1717 lbs | Maximum Payload1509 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,365 | $31,650 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | The Honda Pilot was once the leader of the midsize 3-row SUV pack. But several rivals from Hyundai, Kia, and Mazda have caught up to (and in some cases, surpassed) the Pilot. Still, the Pilot offers tons of cargo space, an adult-friendly third row, and an impressive list of standard safety features. But Honda’s choices on driver controls and in-car tech are its biggest shortcomings. Read on to learn how the Pilot stacks up against the competition, and to learn the CarGurus recommended trim. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6500 rpm | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Torque | 255 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6500 rpm | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.0 cu ft | 16.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4443 lbs | 4036 lbs |
Height | 70.0 in | 70.6 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 196.5 in |
Width | 90.2 in | 78.6 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 111.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1717 lbs | 1509 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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