Head-to-head
2025 Honda Pilot vs 2025 Toyota 4Runner
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 93.1 to 82.2, on tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range and safety.
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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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A2025 Toyota 4Runner
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 4Runner 4WD, is EPA-r…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Honda Pilot
Clear winThe Honda Pilot wins clearly, 93.1 to 82.2, on tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range and safety.
Tech & comfort 2025 Honda Pilot leads by 56.1
Fuel & range 2025 Toyota 4Runner leads by 4.7
Safety 2025 Toyota 4Runner leads by 3.4
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota 4Runneroverall 82.2 | 2025 Honda Pilotoverall 93.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 95.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.1 | 81.7 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 92 | 99.3 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97.4 | 95.7 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 43.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 82.2 | 93.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Toyota 4Runner: base trim SR5 2WD · Honda Pilot: base trim Sport 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 21.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 34 standard driver-assist features against 20.
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
Where the 2025 Toyota 4Runner answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (62 against 217 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 75).
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
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,770 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,393 cc | 3,471 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged DOHC D-4ST | 3.5L V6 |
| Fuel injection system | D-4ST | direct injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 278 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.583 | 4.167 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed AT | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 72.6 in | 71 in |
| Overall length | 195 in | 200 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 90.2 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.4 cu-ft | 48.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 158 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.8 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.3 in | 39.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in | 40.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.8 in | 32.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,455 lbs | 4,313 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,455 lbs | 4,313 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,005 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | 37.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 351 mm |
| Front brake type | rotor | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 335 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | rotor | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/70R18 | 255/50 R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 1 months | 3 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | 12 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58 in | 61.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.8 in | 61.7 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
144 features · differences first, then sharedSafety32 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | — | std |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| Driver Attention Monitor | — | std |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Cross Traffic Monitor | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake | — | std |
| Front & Mid Row Outer 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | — | std |
| Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA) | std | — |
| Integrated backup camera display with projected path | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard second-row seats and tether anchors on all second-row seats | 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 |
| Nine airbags - Advanced Airbag System with driver and front passenger dual stage airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder | — | std |
| Rearview Camera Washer | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Security System | — | std |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0: — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Proactive Drive Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | std |
| Advanced Front Airbags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| SmartVent® Front Side Airbags | std | std |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | std | std |
Infotainment23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect®— includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Safety Connect®— includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. | std | — |
| Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Safety Connect®— includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. | std | — |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| 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 |
| 8-in. Audio Multimedia Display with 8-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial | std | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Service Connect — Receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. | std | — |
| SMS Text Message Function | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
Convenience9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | 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 |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | — | std |
| Single-zone automatic climate control with air filtration | std | — |
Seating11 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way driver lumbar support | std | — |
| 6-way manually adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| 60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat | — | std |
| Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front Row) | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed 50/50 split, fold-flat third-row seat | opt | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats | 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 |
| Heated Seats | std | std |
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | std | std |
Interior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12 cup and bottle holders | std | — |
| Beverage Holders (Front Row-4 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4) | — | std |
| Cargo Area Light (LED) | — | std |
| Digital gauge cluster with 7-in. color Multi-Information Display (MID) | std | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets | — | std |
| Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total) | — | std |
| Hidden Storage Well | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Interior Ambient LED Lighting | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command controls | std | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| LED Map Lights (All Rows) | — | std |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Multi-Functional Center Console Storage | — | std |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Manual day/night rearview mirror | std | — |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior19 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| 17-in. dark-gray painted alloy wheels | std | — |
| Active Shutter Grille | — | std |
| Black door handles | std | — |
| Black roof rails | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Fixed running boards | opt | — |
| Gloss Black Roof Rails | — | std |
| Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer | — | std |
| LED Brake and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off | — | std |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rear Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| LED Fog Lights | std | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport 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 |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | — | std |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Drive Modes | — | std |
| Cargo Area Bag Hooks | — | std |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota 4Runner
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 62 · 3 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (26), Unspecified (9), Electrical System (8)
Top recalls
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Honda 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
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,770 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $40,770 – $66,900 16 trims | — 9 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 4Runner 4WD | Pilot FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner or the 2025 Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 93.1 to 82.2, on tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Pilot scores 93.1 and the 2025 Toyota 4Runner 82.2. 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 Toyota 4Runner or the 2025 Honda Pilot?
2025 Toyota 4Runner: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Honda Pilot: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. 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 Toyota 4Runner and the 2025 Honda Pilot?
Where the 2025 Honda Pilot wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (49 points against 21.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), lists 34 standard driver-assist features against 20, and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. Where the 2025 Toyota 4Runner answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (62 against 217 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 75).