Comparison - Honda Pilot EX-L 2021 - vs - Kia Sportage X-Pro 2023

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Honda Pilot EX-L 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Honda MR-V

Also called:

Kia KX5

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

40,360

Updated:

23 Aug 2019

36,615

Updated:

23 Jul 2023

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2023

Total Seating:

Transmission:

9-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

19.50gals

14.30gals

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:

Ebony Black

#191919

Steel Gray

#8F8F91

Snow White Pearl

#EEEFEF

Sapphire Blue

#1849BB

Dawning Red

#BC2026

Jungle Green

#65695B

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
Spacious cabin,
forgiving ride,
generous list of standard and optional tech features.

Cons
Four-cylinder could use a bit more power,
boring driving dynamics,
exterior styling isn't for everyone.

By:

caranddriver.com

Pros
Stylish, quiet and high-tech interior
Roomy seating and a huge cargo area
Added off-road capability with X-Pro trim

Cons
Standard engine supplies leisurely acceleration
Subpar fuel economy from this engine too

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

19.00mpg

23.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

26.00mpg

28.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

2.50L

Torque:

262ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

178ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

Horsepower:

280hp

at 6 000rpm

187hp

at 6 100rpm

Cam Type:

Single overhead cam (SOHC)

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

39.40Feet

38.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

196.50in

183.50in

Width:

78.60in

73.40in

Height:

70.60in

66.90in

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

37.80

Rear Head Room:

39.90

38.00

Front Leg Room:

40.90in

41.40in

Rear leg room:

38.40in

41.30in

Front Hip Room:

59.10in

54.80in

Front Shoulder Room:

62.00in

57.50in

Rear Hip Room:

57.30in

53.40in

Rear Shoulder room:

62.00in

55.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

83.80cu.ft

74.10cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

2500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.50cu.ft

39.60cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

19.70degrees

19.90degrees

Angle of Departure:

20.80degrees

26.60degrees

Curb Weight:

4228.00lbs

3834.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

2 one-touch power windows

1st row power glass extended moonroof

Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

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

Leatherette

Bucket front seats

8-way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

4-way manual passenger seat adjustment

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

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Three Zone Climate Control

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Rear ventilation ducts

Dual zone front climate control

Keyless ignition

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

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

8 total speakers

Harman/kardon premium brand speakers

Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

USB connection

USB with external media control

400 watts stereo output

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Ventilated discs

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid rear disc brakes

rear solid disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

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

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Post-collision safety system

Pre-collision safety system

Lane keep assist

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Beige, Leather

#958875

Black, Leather

#221F22

Gray, leather

#868F8E

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Comparison - Honda Pilot EX-L 2021 - vs - Kia Sportage X-Pro 2023

General

Also called:

Honda MR-V

Also called:

Kia KX5

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Colors

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