Head-to-head
2025 Honda Pilot vs 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 94.4 to 73.4, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
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2025 Honda Pilot
The 2025 Honda Pilot is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pilot FWD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg c…
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The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Ch…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Honda Pilot
Clear winThe Honda Pilot wins clearly, 94.4 to 73.4, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
Tech & comfort 2025 Honda Pilot leads by 50
Safety 2025 Honda Pilot leads by 28.1
Space & cargo 2025 Honda Pilot leads by 25.2
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Pilotoverall 94.4 | 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 73.4 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 95.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.2 | 57.1 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 74.8 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97.6 | 99.8 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 50 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 94.4 | 73.4 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Honda Pilot: base trim Sport FWD · Jeep Grand Cherokee: base trim Laredo FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Honda Pilot wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (49 points against 24.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It seats 8 against 5.
- It lists 34 standard driver-assist features against 28.
Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (122 against 217 filed with NHTSA).
- It costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
55 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,471 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L V6 | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing |
| Fuel injection system | direct injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.167 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 71 in | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 200 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 78.5 in | 77.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 87 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.5 cu-ft | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 18.6 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 158 cu-ft | 145 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.5 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.5 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,313 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,313 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,280 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link independent, coil springs, gas-charged twin-tube coilover shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Multi-link, coil spring, twin tube shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion | Electric rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.8 ft | 38 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 351 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | Painted cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 255/50 R20 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 3 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.9 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.7 in | 58 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 59.5 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
163 features · differences first, then sharedSafety34 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Monitor | std | — |
| Hill-descent Control (4x4 models only) | std | — |
| ParkSense rear park assist with reverse stop | — | std |
| Trailer-sway control | — | std |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Advanced Brake Assist | — | std |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Cross Traffic Monitor | std | — |
| Driver's side inflatable knee bolster | — | std |
| Electric-park brake with safe hold | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake | std | — |
| Front & Mid Row Outer 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All, 3rd-Row Passenger-Side), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All, 3rd-Row All) | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera — includes ParkSense rear park assist system | — | std |
| Rain brake support | — | std |
| Ready Alert Braking | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Rearview Camera Washer | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Security alarm | — | std |
| Security System | std | — |
| Switch-activated electric park brake | — | std |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | std | std |
| Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Detection | std | std |
| Advanced multistage, driver and front passenger | std | std |
| Advanced side-curtain | std | std |
| Advanced supplemental front-seat side air bags | std | std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | std | std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | std | std |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control system | std | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) — includes vehicle stability management system, Electronic Roll Mitigation, all-speed traction control, Brake Assist and four-channel antilock brake system | std | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist | std | std |
| Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5-Amp USB Type-A Smartphone / Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| 240-Watt Audio System with 7 Speakers, including Subwoofer | std | — |
| 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - 2nd Row (2 Ports) | std | — |
| 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| 7-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | std | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | std | — |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Six speakers: two instrument panel-mounted with 2.5-in. tweeters, two front-door 6-in. by 9-in. full-range speakers and two rear-door 6.5-in. full-range speakers | — | std |
| SMS Text Message Function | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| Type A and Type C ports (six total) | — | std |
| Uconnect 5 — includes 8.4-in. digital touchscreen, AM/FM, Aux/USB, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, voice text reply, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD radio, Amazon Alexa compatible, SiriusXM 360L, Firmware OTA and dual phone connectivity | — | std |
| Wireless charging pad (included in Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Electronic paddle shifters | std | std |
Convenience16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| Remote start system — control integrated into key fob, radio frequency system with 300-ft. range (included with Lux Tech Group) | std | opt |
| 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (packaged with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Front power windows with driver one-touch up/down, front-passenger one-touch down | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Passive Entry — two-door, front driver and passenger | — | std |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | std | — |
| Power liftgate with programmable height feature (packaged with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Power second-row windows | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up / Down All 4 Windows | std | — |
| Programmable Remote Entry | std | — |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (Front Door and Tailgate) | std | — |
| Manual | — | std |
| 12-volt, two auxiliary power outlets (front console and cargo area) | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Premium air filtration system | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | std | — |
| Dual-zone automatic front temperature control with single-zone rear | std | std |
Seating10 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front (included with Lux Tech Group) | std | opt |
| 60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat | std | — |
| Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front Row) | std | — |
| Cloth seats | — | std |
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | std | — |
| Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | std | — |
| Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment | std | — |
| Head Restraints at all Seating Positions | std | — |
| One-Touch 2nd-Row Seats | std | — |
| Second-row folding seats | — | std |
| Power eight-way driver and manual front-passenger with driver lumbar adjuster | std | std |
Interior23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated (included with Lux Tech Group on Laredo models) | — | opt |
| Beverage Holders (Front Row-4 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4) | std | — |
| Cargo Area Light (LED) | std | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets | std | — |
| Full-color frameless 10.25-in. digital gauge cluster with customizable menus and memory | — | std |
| Full-length front-row floor console with two illuminated cup holders, two-tier armrest storage and front bin for storage of two wireless devices | — | std |
| Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total) | std | — |
| Hidden Storage Well | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | std | — |
| Interior Ambient LED Lighting | std | — |
| Interior LED lighting with daytime/nighttime settings | — | std |
| Leather-wrapped with audio, speed, Electronic Vehicle Information Center, voice recognition and adaptive cruise control | std | — |
| LED Map Lights (All Rows) | std | — |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | std | — |
| Multi-Functional Center Console Storage | std | — |
| Overhead front console with two LED map lamps, sunglasses storage bin, SOS emergency controls and power sunroof/sunshade controls (if equipped) | — | std |
| Sliding Sunvisors | std | — |
| Steering wheel — Techno-leather wrapped with audio, speed, Electronic Vehicle Information Center, voice recognition and adaptive cruise control | — | std |
| Sunglass Holder | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel/column, all manual | — | std |
| Rearview, day/night setting | — | std |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
Exterior25 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Single-pane power with express open/close and comfort-stop features | — | opt |
| Active Shutter Grille | std | — |
| Automatic headlamps | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | std | — |
| Door handles — body color | — | std |
| Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers | std | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | std | — |
| Front wiper system — speed-sensitive, variable/intermittent | — | std |
| Front, rain-sensing automatic (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Fuel filler door — capless | — | std |
| Gloss Black Roof Rails | std | — |
| Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer | std | — |
| LED Brake and Taillights | std | — |
| LED Fog Lights | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off | std | — |
| Liftgate spoiler — Gloss Black with LED center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Rear Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Rear wiper with fixed intermittent and continuous speeds and washer | — | std |
| Roof rack — MIC black rails with bright stainless insert | — | std |
| Single exhaust system | — | std |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | std | — |
| Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps | std | std |
Powertrain10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-Gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM 4 ™) AWD System | std | — |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Integrated Drive Modes | std | — |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| Quadra-Trac I full-time single-speed 4WD (4x4 models only) | — | std |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Normal duty suspension | — | std |
| Rear load-leveling (included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | opt |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer-tow Group I — includes Class IV hitch receiver, four- and seven-pin wiring harness, rear load-leveling suspension and full-size spare tire | — | opt |
| Integrated Drive Modes | std | — |
| Cargo Area Bag Hooks | std | — |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total) | std | — |
| Carpeted cargo area — includes storage tray and four cargo tie-down loops in floor, driver's side storage bin, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda Pilot
Safety Signal 75 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 4
Owner complaints 217 · 11 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (78), Electrical System (45), Steering (45)
Top recalls
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25V391000 · 259,033 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 25V056000 · 1,494 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 25V031000 · 294,612 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 24V900000 · 205,760 vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety Signal 58 F
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5 · 2 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 122 · 14 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (47), Unspecified (33), Engine (32)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Engine 25V766000 · 117,904 vehicles · filed unfixed
- critical Electrical System 25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V328000 · 419,035 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V576000 · 91,787 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V559000 · 201,975 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 9 trims | — 6 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Pilot FWD | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Honda Pilot or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 94.4 to 73.4, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Pilot scores 94.4 and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 73.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Honda Pilot or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2025 Honda Pilot: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 5 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Honda Pilot and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2025 Honda Pilot wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (49 points against 24.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), seats 8 against 5, and lists 34 standard driver-assist features against 28. Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (122 against 217 filed with NHTSA) and costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.