Overview
In our Highlander vs. Pilot comparison, we examine how these mid-size SUVs measure up.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD has a starting MSRP of $39,520, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport FWD has a starting MSRP of $40,200.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD has an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined fuel economy rating, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport FWD has an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined fuel economy rating. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have a seating capacity of eight.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 1,715 lbs payload, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 1,232 lbs payload. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 16.0 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats up. The 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 18.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats up. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 84.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats folded down. The 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 87.0 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats folded down.
Pricing
Engine
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 310 lb.-ft. of torque, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 262 lb.-ft. of torque. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have four valves per cylinder. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has a 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine. The 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has a 3.5L V6 engine.
Fuel Economy
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD has an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined fuel economy rating, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport FWD has an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined fuel economy rating. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD has an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city fuel economy rating, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport FWD has an EPA-estimated 19 mpg city fuel economy rating. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD has an EPA-estimated 29 mpg highway fuel economy rating, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport FWD has an EPA-estimated 27 mpg highway fuel economy rating.
Transmission
Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have FWD drive. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 8 transmission speeds. The 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 10 transmission speeds.
Safety and Driver Assist
Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard driver front airbags and standard passenger front airbags. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard front side airbags. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard all three rows of side curtain airbags.
Comfort and Convenience
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has an optional auto-dimming rearview mirror, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has no auto-dimming rearview mirror. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has a standard automatic trunk/hatch closing, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has no automatic trunk/hatch closing. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has standard driver heated door mirrors and standard passenger heated door mirrors, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport does not have driver heated door mirrors or passenger heated door mirrors.
Infotainment
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 8.0-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 7-inch Color Touch-Screen with wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has a standard navigation system, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has no navigation system. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has a standard satellite radio, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has no satellite radio.
Interior
Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have a seating capacity of eight. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard front and rear armrests. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard front and rear cupholders.
Warranty
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE comes with ToyotaCare, a plan that covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 12-month/12000-mile no-cost maintenance. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 24/7 Roadside Assistance for 2 years/unlimited mileage, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 36-month/36000-mile roadside assistance. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have a 36-month/36,000-mile whole-vehicle warranty.
Exterior
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has an optional trailer hitch, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has no trailer hitch. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has standard driver-side and passenger-side mirror indicator lights, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport does not have driver-side or passenger-side mirror indicator lights. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard spare/temporary tires.
Suspension
Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard front and rear stabilizer bars. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has no terrain type selection. The 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has a standard terrain type selection.
Dimensions
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 1,715 lbs payload, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 1,232 lbs payload. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 16.0 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 18.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity. With the rear seat folded down, the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 84.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 87.0 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
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