Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023 - vs - Honda Pilot EX-L 2021

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Toyota Highlander XLE 2023

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Honda MR-V

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

41,820

Updated:

03 Feb 2023

40,360

Updated:

23 Aug 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2023

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

9-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

19.50gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Wind Chill Pearl

#FFFFFF

Midnight Black Metallic

#37383C

Celestial Silver Metallic

#AAA9AE

Cypress

#3E614C

Blueprint

#293B75

Ruby Flare Pearl

#A62739

Moon Dust

#6F7B89

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

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Pros
Spacious seating in first two rows
Balanced ride and handling
Long list of standard features
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Engine can be noisy
Cramped third row

By:

usnews.com

Pros
Large available displays
Good safety scores and driver-assist tech
Available hybrid model

Cons
Cramped third row
Bouncy ride quality

By:

motortrend.com

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

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

22.00mpg

19.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

29.00mpg

26.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.40L

3.50L

Torque:

310ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

262ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

Horsepower:

265hp

at 6 000rpm

280hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Single overhead cam (SOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.40Feet

39.40Feet

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:

Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

194.90in

196.50in

Width:

76.00in

78.60in

Height:

68.10in

70.60in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

7.30in

Front Track:

66.30in

Rear Track:

66.30in

Wheel Base:

112.20in

111.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.60

39.50

Rear Head Room:

39.40

39.90

Front Leg Room:

42.00in

40.90in

Rear leg room:

38.70in

38.40in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

59.10in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.00in

62.00in

Rear Hip Room:

57.00in

57.30in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.40in

62.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

84.30cu.ft

83.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.00cu.ft

16.50cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.10degrees

19.70degrees

Angle of Departure:

23.00degrees

20.80degrees

Curb Weight:

4199.00lbs

4228.00lbs

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:

4 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Leatherette

8-way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8-way power passenger seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

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

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Manual folding bench third row seats

Manual Folding Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Independent MacPherson strut 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:

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Three zone climate control

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Three Zone Climate Control

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

8.0" infotainment display size

6 total speakers

Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

USB connection

USB with external media control

3 months of provided satellite radio service

1 Subwoofer(S

215 Watts Stereo Output

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

7 Total Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

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 disc

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Ventilated disc

Solid rear 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:

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Lane keep assist

Rear cross traffic alert

Pre-collision safety system

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

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

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Beige, Leather

#958875

Black, Leather

#221F22

Gray, leather

#868F8E

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023 - vs - Honda Pilot EX-L 2021

General

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Honda MR-V

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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