Head-to-head
2025 Honda Pilot vs 2025 Toyota Sequoia
Too close to call: Toyota Sequoia 87 vs Honda Pilot 85.2 with these weights. The Honda Pilot is ahead on tech & comfort and space & cargo. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.6 and it flips.
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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 Sequoia
The 2025 Toyota Sequoia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sequoia 2WD, is EPA-rated at …
Verdict · default weights
2025 Toyota Sequoia
Toss-upToo close to call: Toyota Sequoia 87 vs Honda Pilot 85.2 with these weights. The Honda Pilot is ahead on tech & comfort and space & cargo. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.6 and it flips.
Tech & comfort 2025 Honda Pilot leads by 40.8
Safety 2025 Toyota Sequoia leads by 20.4
Performance 2025 Toyota Sequoia leads by 34.9
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Sequoiaoverall 87 | 2025 Honda Pilotoverall 85.2 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 86.4 | 66 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 97.3 | 99.6 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 65.1 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 59.2 | 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 | 87 | 85.2 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Sequoia: base trim SR5 4X2 · Honda Pilot: base trim Sport FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.6 and the answer flips.
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 Toyota Sequoia wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 217 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 583 lb-ft of torque against 262.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 75).
Where the 2025 Honda Pilot answers
- It lists 34 standard driver-assist features against 17.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (49 points against 29 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
What they share
- The same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year).
- 22 combined.
- 8 seats.
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 | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $62,425 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,445 cc | 3,471 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | i-FORCE MAX 3.5-liter aluminum block V6 Hybrid twin-turbo DOHC with Dual VVT-i | 3.5L V6 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | direct injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 437 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 583 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.31 | 4.167 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 74.5 in | 71 in |
| Overall length | 208 in | 200 in |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.9 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 49 cu-ft | 48.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.3 cu-ft | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 158 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.2 in | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.6 in | 39.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.2 in | 40.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 28.1 in | 32.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,620 lbs | 4,313 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,620 lbs | 4,313 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7,350 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,730 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) | 20.1 ft | 37.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 353 mm | 351 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/70R18 | 255/50 R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.5 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Safety Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 3 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | 12 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 65 in | 61.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.8 in | 61.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62.6 in | 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
177 features · differences first, then sharedSafety39 differ · 45 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Multiview Camera System | std | — |
| Advanced Front Airbags | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | — | std |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| SmartVent® Front Side Airbags | — | std |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | — | std |
| Driver Attention Monitor | — | std |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts | std | — |
| 8 total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | std | — |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | — | std |
| Backup camera with projected path | 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 |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | std | — |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake | — | std |
| Front & Mid Row Outer 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear 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 |
| Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) with cameras | 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™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | 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 |
Infotainment18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | std | — |
| Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability | std | — |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 14-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® | opt | — |
| 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-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 8-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® | std | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| SMS Text Message Function | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
Convenience12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| 400W/120V rear-seat and cargo area AC power outlet | opt | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Electronic locking fuel door | std | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up / Down All 4 Windows | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
| Programmable Remote Entry | — | std |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (Front Door and Tailgate) | — | std |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
Climate2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-seat air vents | std | — |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | — | std |
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration | std | std |
Seating13 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat | — | std |
| 60/40 split, reclining, fold-down, fold-up, tumble forward second-row seats with center armrests on outboard seats; adjustable headrests with one-touch access to third row | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front Row) | — | std |
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | opt | std |
| Fabric 60/40 split, sliding, reclining, fold-down third-row seating with adjustable headrests | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 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 |
| SofTex®-trimmed 60/40 split, sliding power reclining fold-down third-row seats with adjustable headrests | opt | — |
| SofTex®-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | opt | — |
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | std | std |
| Heated Seats | std | std |
Interior29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | opt | — |
| 12.3-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning message | std | — |
| Aluminum sport pedals | opt | — |
| Beverage Holders (Front Row-4 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4) | — | std |
| Cargo Area Light (LED) | — | std |
| Digital display auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® universal transceiver | opt | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets | — | std |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, four cup holders, and center storage bin | std | — |
| Front and rear assist grips | std | — |
| Front and rear LED maplights | std | — |
| Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total) | — | std |
| Hidden Storage Well | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Interior Ambient LED Lighting | — | std |
| Leather shift knob | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls | std | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| LED Map Lights (All Rows) | — | std |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Multi-Functional Center Console Storage | — | std |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | std | — |
| Red TRD engine start button | opt | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Soft-touch instrument panel, center console and door surfaces | std | — |
| Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Thin-bezel auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| TRD leather shift knob | opt | — |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior38 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function | std | — |
| Heated power auto-dimming outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (BSM) and power-folding and reverse tilt-down features | std | — |
| "i-FORCE MAX" hood badge | std | — |
| "SEQUOIA" rear door badge | std | — |
| 18-in. styled-alloy wheels | std | — |
| 20-in. TRD Sport matte-black alloy wheels with TRD center caps | opt | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| Active Shutter Grille | — | std |
| Black horizontal-bar grille with chrome surround | std | — |
| Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Black, heated, power auto-dimming outside tow mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (bsm), and power-folding and power-extend features | opt | — |
| Color-keyed door handles, satin black outside mirror caps and roof rails | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Flip-up rear window with defogger and privacy glass | std | — |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Gloss black painted pillars | std | — |
| Gloss Black Roof Rails | — | std |
| Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal and Reverese Gear Tilt-Down | std | — |
| Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal and Reverese Gear Tilt-Down | std | — |
| Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal and Reverese Gear Tilt-Down | std | — |
| Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer | — | std |
| LED Brake and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off | — | std |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature, and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| LED Trailer Reverse Assist (TRA) light | opt | — |
| Power extending tow mirrors with convex spotter and work light | opt | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rear Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Single exhaust tip | std | — |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | — | std |
| Front and rear mudguards | std | — |
| LED Fog Lights | std | std |
Powertrain10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | 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 |
| Driver Mode Select (DMS) switch and dial | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Drive Modes | — | std |
| Cargo Area Bag Hooks | — | std |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total) | — | std |
| Multi-level adjustable cargo shelf system | std | — |
| Tow Technology Package – Digital display rearview mirror, Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist (SPA) | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Sequoia
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 11 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (4), Structure (3), Seat Belts (1)
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 25V657000 · 393,838 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 SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Honda PilotSport FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $62,425 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $62,425 – $83,915 8 trims | — 9 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sequoia 2WD | Pilot FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia or the 2025 Honda Pilot?
Too close to call: Toyota Sequoia 87 vs Honda Pilot 85.2 with these weights. The Honda Pilot is ahead on tech & comfort and space & cargo. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.6 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Sequoia scores 87 and the 2025 Honda Pilot 85.2. 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 Sequoia or the 2025 Honda Pilot?
2025 Toyota Sequoia: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 2 recalls. 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 Sequoia and the 2025 Honda Pilot?
Where the 2025 Toyota Sequoia wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 217 filed with NHTSA), turns out 583 lb-ft of torque against 262, and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 75). Where the 2025 Honda Pilot answers: it lists 34 standard driver-assist features against 17 and lists more comfort and tech equipment (49 points against 29 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: the same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year), 22 combined, and 8 seats.