Head-to-head
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2026 Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 95.6 to 73.1, on safety, price, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Tahoe is ahead on performance.
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2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tahoe 2WD, is EPA-ra…
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A2026 Honda Pilot
The 2026 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…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Honda Pilot
Clear winThe Honda Pilot wins clearly, 95.6 to 73.1, on safety, price, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Tahoe is ahead on performance.
Safety 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 41.7
Price 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 30.2
Fuel & range 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 13
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Tahoeoverall 73.1 | 2026 Honda Pilotoverall 95.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 69.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 84.2 | 97.2 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 54.9 | 96.6 | |||||||||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 99.5 | 82.3 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 73.1 | 95.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Tahoe: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Chevrolet Tahoe: base trim LS 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 2026 Honda Pilot wins
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 4.
- It starts $18,305 lower ($42,395 against $60,700 base MSRP).
- It costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $4,000).
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe answers
- It turns out 383 lb-ft of torque against 262.
- It makes 355 hp against 285.
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
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $60,700 | $42,395 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 8 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,471 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management and Stop/Start | V6 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Fuel Injection |
| Valve configuration | Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.23 | 4.167 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | — | 71 in |
| Overall length | — | 200 in |
| Overall width | — | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 48.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 158 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 39.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 40.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 32.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,509 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,509 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,834 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shocks and stabilizer bar | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Independent multi-link with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 37.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 343 mm | 351 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | vented disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum | forged alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 255/50 R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 24 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 61.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 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
131 features · differences first, then sharedSafety35 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Cross Traffic Monitor | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Advanced Front Airbags | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | — | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| SmartVent® Front Side Airbags | — | std |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | — | std |
| Driver Attention Monitor | — | std |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | — | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake | — | std |
| Four-wheel disc brakes with vented front and rear Duralife rotors | std | — |
| Front & Mid Row Outer 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | — | std |
| Front Knee Airbags | — | std |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | 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 |
| Post-Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder | — | std |
| Rearview Camera Washer | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | — | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability | — | std |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster | — | std |
| 12.3-Inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| 245-Watt Audio System with 9 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 |
| 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Smartphone / Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port) | — | std |
| CabinTalk® In-Car PA System | — | std |
| Google built-in (includes 3-Years Unlimited Data Plan for In-Vehicle Apps) | — | std |
| HD Radio™ | — | std |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| HondaLink® Subscription Services | — | std |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
Convenience10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | — | std |
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | — | std |
| Power Lift Tailgate | — | 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 |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | — | std |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats | — | std |
| 40 / 20 / 40 Split, Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | — | std |
| 60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat | — | std |
| Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front Row) | — | std |
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | — | std |
| Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment | — | std |
| Head Restraints at all Seating Positions | — | std |
| On-Demand In-Trunk Seat Storage | — | std |
| One-Touch Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | — | std |
Interior13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
| Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total) | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Interior Ambient LED Lighting | — | std |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Multi-Functional Center Console Storage | — | std |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Sunglasses Holder | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
Exterior20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-in. aluminum wheels (std. 1FL/LS/LT; avail. 1FL/LS/LT) | std | — |
| 20-in. aluminum wheels (std. Z71, Premier; avail. LS, LT) | opt | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | — | std |
| Active Shutter Grille | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Dual Gloss Black Exhaust Finishers | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Gloss Black Roof Rails | — | std |
| Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer | — | std |
| LED Brake and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Fog Lights | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off | — | std |
| Polar White Tricoat exterior color (new for 2026) | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rear Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Security System | — | std |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | — | std |
Powertrain13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-Gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM 4 ™) AWD System | — | opt |
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Integrated Drive Modes | — | std |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management and Stop/Start (355 hp / 383 lb-ft) | std | — |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | — | std |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Fuel tank capacity: 24 gal. / 91 liters (2WD & 4WD) | std | — |
| Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Integrated Drive Modes | — | std |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | — | std |
Chassis7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | std | — |
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| Independent coil-over-shocks front suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Independent multi-link rear suspension with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Unit-Body Construction | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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, NCAPChevrolet Tahoe
Safety Signal 76 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 3 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 28 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (20), Unspecified (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (3)
Do-not-drive advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 26V289000 · 66 vehicles
- high Wheels 26V304000 · 2,457 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Honda Pilot
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 29 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Steering (15), Unspecified (7), Seat Belts (5)
Top recalls
- high Suspension 26V424000 · 3,933 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60,700 (base trim) | $42,395 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $60,700 – $80,700 11 trims | $42,395 – $55,195 8 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS, Diesel | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tahoe 2WD | Pilot FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,000 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 95.6 to 73.1, on safety, price, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Tahoe is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Pilot scores 95.6 and the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 73.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2026 Honda Pilot starts lower — $42,395 against $60,700, a gap of $18,305 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 2026 Honda Pilot: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2026 Honda Pilot?
Where the 2026 Honda Pilot wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 4, starts $18,305 lower ($42,395 against $60,700 base MSRP), and costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $4,000). Where the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe answers: it turns out 383 lb-ft of torque against 262 and makes 355 hp against 285. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.