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Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander
Honda Pilot
Toyota Highlander
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Honda Pilot

Your big family needs a 3-row SUV that can handle your big needs. If you’re on the hunt for a model that’s roomy and versatile, the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander are both strong contenders—but which one should you choose for your commutes and school drop-offs?

Allow the team at DCH Paramus Honda to be of assistance. We’ve created this thorough Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander comparison for our customers near Paramus, Clifton, and Fair Lawn, NJ. Keep reading to see how these two big-name models measure up, and then pick your favorite!


PASSENGERS

PASSENGERS

8 | 8
Pilot vs. Highlander
TRUNK CAPACITY

TRUNK CAPACITY

18.6 cu. ft. | 16 cu. ft.
Pilot vs. Highlander
3RD-ROW LEGROOM

3RD-ROW LEGROOM

32.5 in. | 28 in.
Pilot vs. Highlander
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INTERIOR
Honda Pilot

Your vehicle must fit your whole family, so the next time you’re on vacation or picking up the little ones for a play date, everyone can squeeze in. Luckily, the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander are both roomy 3-row SUVs that can fit your entire crew.

Everyone, Climb Aboard!

The Toyota Highlander offers 141.8 cubic feet of total passenger volume and can comfortably seat up to eight people, so no one in the gang will feel left out. However, the third row is a bit tight for anyone who isn’t child-sized, offering only 36.1 inches of headroom and 28 inches of legroom.

More Room for the Whole Crew

Ultimately, the Honda Pilot offers you and your passengers a bit more wiggle room with its standard 158.4 cubic feet of passenger volume, which also seats up to eight. Anyone seated in the third row will have more space to stretch out, with 39.3 inches of headroom and 32.5 inches of legroom.


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CAPACITIES
Honda Pilot

Another characteristic of families is that they bring a lot of stuff with them. Need to take your kiddo and their gear to soccer practice? Did your spouse just buy a bunch of new plants for the garden? These SUVs can carry it all.

Convenient Configurations

Both the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander allow you to use their 60/40 split, flat-folding 3rd-row seats to maximize storage space.

Only the Honda Pilot, however, has one-touch, fold-flat 2nd-row seats. A simple push of the button provides easy access to the third row, making it a breeze for rear-seat passengers to get in and out. Plus, the 2nd-row center seat can be stowed in its hidden compartment when not needed, providing even more ways to configure the cabin of the Pilot.

Cargo Capacities

The Toyota Highlander has an impressive amount of cargo room, but you’ll only have 16 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third-row seats when they’re upright. The Honda Pilot, however, eclipses the Highlander in terms of room behind the third row. You’ll have up to 18.6 cubic feet of cargo volume for your essentials.

Overall, the Honda Pilot gives drivers up to 111.8 cubic feet of total cargo volume, which is far more than the 84.3 cubic feet found in the Highlander. The Pilot makes sure you’ll have plenty of room for whatever you need, including luggage, tents, backpacks, and sporting gear.


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TECHNOLOGY
Honda Pilot

Today’s drivers require a full array of the latest and greatest technologies behind the wheel. Some of these tech features are related to infotainment, while others are equipped to help safeguard you and your most precious cargo.

An Entertaining Driving Experience

When driving to work or taking the kids to school, you’ll probably want a sophisticated audio and multimedia system to keep everyone entertained. In many ways, the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander are evenly matched in this regard, with the following features standard:

  • Full-color touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology

The Honda Pilot offers a novel feature unseen on the Toyota Highlander: standard Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation. This feature will automatically adjust the audio when you’re going faster, so the noise of the highway won’t drown out your favorite playlist.

Safety Comes Standard

Both Honda and Toyota are nearly as committed to your safety as you are. That’s why the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander come standardly equipped with a comprehensive safety suite: Honda Sensing® and Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ respectively.

These driver-assistive bundles have brand-specific versions of these features:

  • Forward Collision Warning
  • Collision Mitigation Braking System™
  • Lane Keeping Assist System
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
  • Auto High-Beam Headlights

However, there are several systems that only come standard in the Pilot:

  • Driver Attention Monitor
  • Traffic Jam Assist

These are all extra levels of protection that are unique to the Pilot. Meanwhile, the Highlander goes without any similar systems, regardless of upgrade or trim level.


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Which One Will You Choose?
Honda Pilot

Though the Toyota Highlander is a versatile and accommodating model, in this SUV face-off, we think you’ll love the extra features the Honda Pilot has to offer.

If you’re ready to experience its spacious cabin, convenient amenities, and additional safety features, you can visit DCH Paramus Honda, proudly serving the communities of Paramus, Clifton, and Fair Lawn, NJ. Schedule your test drive today!

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