Comparison - Honda Pilot EX-L 2021 - vs - Hyundai Tucson Blue Plug-in Hybrid 2022

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Honda MR-V

Also called:

Hyundai ix35,Hyundai Tucson ix,Hyundai Tucson ix35

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
40,360
Updated: 
23 Aug 2019
$
30,235
Updated: 
23 Jun 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
8
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
19.50gals
13.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Steel Sapphire
#171F34
Obsidian Blue
#080932
Black Forest
#304830
Crystal Black
#000000
Modern steel
#595959
Lunar Silver
#C4C4C4
Platinum White Pearl
#E7E9E8
Deep Scarlet Pearl
#793335
Color: 
Amazon Gray
#575B5A
White Pearl
#C3C4C6
Shimmering Silver
#939B9E
Ash Black
#1E2223
Deep Sea
#0C1631

Electric

Battery: 
13.8kWh
Full Charge Time: 
power charges in just under two hours.

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

New Special Edition trim level.Nine-speed automatic now standard on all Pilot trim levels.Base LX trim gets dual-zone climate control.

Pros
A versatile, roomy interior with spacious rear seats
Smooth and compliant ride in most conditions
Better fuel economy than rivals
Many clever storage compartments

Cons
Collision warning and adaptive cruise control are overly sensitive
Third-row access is narrow

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2021 Honda Pilot's #12 ranking is based on its score within the Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Honda Pilot has a score of 7.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 48 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Smooth ride
Adult-friendly seating
Respectable cargo room

Cons
Poor predicted reliability rating
Limited standard infotainment tech

By: 
usnews.com

The 2021 Honda Pilot does a solid impression of a minivan, minus the cultural baggage..

Pros
Seats up to eight adults—really
Strong V-6 power
Active safety tech comes standard
Infotainment’s good (except for LX)

Cons
Skimpy 5.0-inch base touchscreen
Loses the panache wars to Hyundai/Kia
9-speed bobbles the occasional shift
Top trims are pricey

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Smooth ride quality
Plenty of standard tech and safety features for the money
Roomy interior and comfortable front seats
Long warranty

Cons
Sluggish acceleration from the regular 2.5-liter engine
Touch-style center stack controls can be distracting to use
Hybrid can't match rivals on fuel economy

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Stellar interior quality
Plenty of room for people and cargo
Composed ride and handling
Punchy powertrain

Cons
So-so mpg ratings for a hybrid SUV
Buttons instead of knobs for radio volume and tuning

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Standout styling
37 mpg without even trying
Luxurious interior
Excellent infotainment tech

Cons
Touchy touch controls
No wireless CarPlay with larger multimedia screen

By: 
cnet.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
19.00mpg
38.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
26.00mpg
38.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.50L
1.60L
Torque: 
262ft-lbs
at 4 700rpm
258ft-lbs
at 1 500rpm
Horsepower: 
280hp
at 6 000rpm
227hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.40Feet
38.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Keyless Ignition
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel and Gear Knob
Turn Signal In Mirrors

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
196.50in
182.30in
Width: 
78.60in
73.40in
Height: 
70.60in
65.60in
Ground Clearance: 
7.30in
8.30in
Front Track: 
66.30in
63.80in
Rear Track: 
66.30in
64.10in
Wheel Base: 
111.00in
108.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.50
40.10
Rear Head Room: 
39.90
39.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.90in
41.10in
Rear leg room: 
38.40in
41.30in
Front Hip Room: 
59.10in
54.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
62.00in
57.60in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.30in
53.90in
Rear Shoulder room: 
62.00in
56.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
83.80cu.ft
73.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.50cu.ft
38.70cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
19.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
20.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
4228.00lbs
3644.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
4 -Way Power Passenger Seat
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Leather
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
6 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Rear Seats Features: 
Manual Folding Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Three Zone Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Adjustable Intermittent Front Windscreen Wipers with Aero Wiper Blade
Air Conditioning - Climate Control (Three Zone)
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror
Automatic Headlights with Dusk Sensor

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
1 Subwoofer(S
215 Watts Stereo Output
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
7 Total Speakers
10.25" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with Mapcare and LIVE Services
10.25" Supervision Instrument Cluster
Bluelink® Connected Car Services with 5 Year Subscription
Bluetooth® Connectivity
6 Total Speakers
Phone Connection - Apple CarPlay™
Speakers - 2 Front, 2 Rear, 2 Tweeters
Wireless Phone Charging Pad

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear Privacy Glass
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Rear Window Wiper / Washer
Windshield
Door Mirrors with Integrated Indicators - Body Coloured
Exterior Door Handles - Body Coloured
Radiator Grille - Dark Chrome Effect
Roof Rails
Solid Paint (Engine Red)
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 In.
17 X 7.0
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Temporary Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid rear disc brakes
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Turn Signal Mirrors
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Driver attention warning
Blind spot view monitor
Highway drive assist
Lane keeping assist
Lane following assist
Blind spot collision avoidance assist
Forward collision avoidance assist
Pre-Collision Safety System

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Beige, Leather
#958875
Black, Leather
#221F22
Gray, leather
#868F8E