Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander
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Highlights
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$42,395
Starting MSRP
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$46,270
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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3,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
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5,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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285 hp
Horsepower
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265 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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8
Seating Capacity
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8
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.5 L/212
Displacement
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2.4 L/146
Displacement
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Displacement
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285 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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265 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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262 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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310 @ 1700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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10-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P255/50HR20
Front Tire Size
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P235/65VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P255/50HR20
Rear Tire Size
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P235/65VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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20 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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20 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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8
Passenger Capacity
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7
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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158 ft³
Passenger Volume
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140 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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62 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Hip Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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41 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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62 in
Second Shoulder Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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39 in
Third Head Room
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36 in
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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33 in
Third Leg Room
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28 in
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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60 in
Third Shoulder Room
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55 in
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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45 in
Third Hip Room
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46 in
Third Hip Room
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Third Hip Room
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114 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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200 in
Length, Overall
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195 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Height, Overall
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68 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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68 in
Track Width, Front
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65 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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68 in
Track Width, Rear
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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87 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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84 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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49 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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48 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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19 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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16 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Weight & Capacity
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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4,336 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,376 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Honda Pilot or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Honda Pilot is more reliable than the 2026 Toyota Highlander according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Pilot versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2026 Highlander.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Honda Pilot or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Honda Pilot with 24 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Honda Pilot or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Honda Pilot is cheaper than the 2026 Toyota Highlander with a $42,395 starting MSRP versus a $46,270 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Honda Pilot or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Honda Pilot and the 2026 Toyota Highlander both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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