Head-to-head
2026 Dodge Durango vs 2026 Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 97.4 to 84.1, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety.
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2026 Dodge Durango
The 2026 Dodge Durango is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Durango AWD, is EPA-rated at 20 m…
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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, 97.4 to 84.1, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety.
Tech & comfort 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 39.2
Fuel & range 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 9
Safety 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 6.8
| Category · weight | 2026 Dodge Durangooverall 84.1 | 2026 Honda Pilotoverall 97.4 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 91 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.1 | 91.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 92.8 | 99.4 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97.8 | 98.3 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 60.8 | 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 | 84.1 | 97.4 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Dodge Durango: base trim GT RWD · 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 15.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (51 points against 31 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
Where the 2026 Dodge Durango answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (13 against 22 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 92).
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.
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Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Dodge DurangoGT RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $42,395 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,604 cc | 3,471 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar VVT V-6 | V6 |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential multiport electronic returnless | Fuel Injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.27:1 | 4.167 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 72.1 in | 71 in |
| Overall length | 201 in | 200 in |
| Overall width | 85.5 in | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 120 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 85.1 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 43.3 cu-ft | 48.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 17.2 cu-ft | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 158 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.8 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | 39.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.3 in | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.6 in | 40.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 33.5 in | 32.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,875 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,875 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,500 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,440 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Short- and long-arm (SLA) independent, coil springs | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link, coil springs, twin-tube shocks | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 41 ft | 37.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 350 mm | 351 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc, 2-piston pin-slider caliper | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Rear mechanical drum-in-hat | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | vented disc, single-piston floating caliper | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum | forged alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/60R18 | 255/50 R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 24.6 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | SiriusXM Guardian | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.5 in | 61.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.7 in | 61.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 50.4 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
186 features · differences first, then sharedSafety33 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Dodge DurangoGT RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Cross Traffic Monitor | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Monitor | — | std |
| ParkSense rear park assist system — sensors in rear bumper detect obstacles; includes shut-off switch | std | — |
| Trailer-sway control | std | — |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring with Trailer Detect (packaged with Tow N Go Package or Trailer-tow Group) | opt | — |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake | — | std |
| Front & Mid Row Outer 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | — | std |
| Hill Descent Control | — | 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 |
| 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 |
| Seatbelts — Black | 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 |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | — | std |
| Advanced Front Airbags | std | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | std |
| SmartVent® Front Side Airbags | std | std |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | std |
| Front Knee Airbags | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | std | std |
Infotainment25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Dodge DurangoGT RWD | 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 |
| 115-volt auxiliary power outlet includes two Type C USB charge ports (included with Trailer-tow Package) | opt | — |
| 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 |
| Media hub — includes four USB ports (Type A, Type C) and auxiliary jack | std | — |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Second-row center console — Type C USB charge port (included with second-row console with armrest) | std | — |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes trial subscription | std | — |
| SiriusXM Traffic Plus — includes five-year trial subscription (included with 10.1-in. radio) | std | — |
| SiriusXM Travel Link — includes five-year trial subscription (included with 10.1-in. radio) | std | — |
| Six speakers | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| Uconnect 5 NAV with 10.1-in. display — includes 10.1-in. touchscreen, personalized home screen, AM/FM, AUX/USB, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, voice text reply, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD radio, navigation, SiriusXM Guardian, SiriusXM Traffic, SiriusXM Travel Link, TomTom Navigation, Amazon Alexa compatibility, Sirius XM 360L includes Personalized Stations Powered by Pandora, Maps OTA, Firmware OTA and dual phone connectivity | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
Convenience12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Dodge DurangoGT RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Liftgate — power with key fob, overhead console and rear cargo area controls | 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 |
| Universal garage door opener | std | — |
| Three 12-volt power outlets (passenger-side outboard in the center console, inside the center console and in rear cargo compartment) | std | — |
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Dodge DurangoGT RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air filtration N95 system | std | — |
| Rear air conditioning with headliner vents and rear-seat controls | std | — |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | — | std |
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration | std | std |
Seating13 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Dodge DurangoGT RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Eight-way power driver seat, power four-way driver lumbar adjuster and front passenger forward fold-flat seat | 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 |
| Second-row, 60/40 fold-and-tumble three-passenger bench (included with Third-row Seating Group) | std | — |
| Seven-passenger configuration | std | — |
| Shift mesh cloth with Carolina Cloth bolsters; available in black | std | — |
| Third-row, 50/50 split-folding — includes head restraints that can be folded down electronically from a switch on the instrument panel center stack (included with Third-row Seating Group) | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats | std | std |
Interior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Dodge DurangoGT RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | std | — |
| 7-in. thin-film transistor reconfigurable digital gauge cluster — includes custom programmable features | std | — |
| 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 |
| Floor Mats — Luxury front and rear | std | — |
| Floor Mats — Third-row, bench seat mat | std | — |
| Full-length front floor console with two illuminated cup holders, interior 12-volt power outlet and LED-illuminated USB connection (if equipped), console lid tissue holder and storage tray with anodized shifter bezel; rear of console features air-conditioning vent controls, rear-seat heat controls (if equipped) and video jacks (if equipped) | std | — |
| Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total) | — | std |
| Headliner — Black | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Interior Ambient LED Lighting | — | std |
| Interior lighting — glove box lamp, front LED map lamps, second-row aimable LED map lamps, courtesy door lamps, overhead console/rear-passenger overhead reading/courtesy lamps, cargo compartment lamp, Sapphire Blue interior switch lighting and Sapphire Blue ambient LED lighting for front-door inside handles and map pockets | std | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Mopar All-weather Package — includes slush mats, front and rear door sill guards and cargo net | opt | — |
| Multi-Functional Center Console Storage | — | std |
| Overhead front console with two LED map lamps, two dome lamps, sunglasses storage bin, universal garage door opener control switches (if equipped) and power sunroof/sunshade controls (if equipped) | std | — |
| Rearview mirror — auto-dimming | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Sunglasses Holder | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Tilt/telescoping steering column (manual) | std | — |
Exterior36 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Dodge DurangoGT RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED low/high headlamps | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | — | std |
| Active Shutter Grille | — | std |
| Automatic headlamps (ON/OFF) actuate when ambient light is at low levels; includes headlamps-on-with-wipers | std | — |
| Black, power, manual foldaway, heating element mirrors | std | — |
| Blacktop Package — includes Gloss Black badging, 20-in. Dark Finish wheels, Eclipse Black exhaust tips, Satin Black Dodge taillamp badge, black roof rails, integrated roof tail crossbars, all-season Pirelli tires | opt | — |
| Body-color lower fascia | std | — |
| Body-color upper fascia | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Dual Gloss Black Exhaust Finishers | — | std |
| Dual rear with bright tips | std | — |
| Dual rear with Eclipse Black tips | opt | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Front, speed-sensitive, variable/intermittent wipers with one-gallon fluid capacity | std | — |
| Fuel door — push-push | std | — |
| Gloss Black Roof Rails | — | std |
| Grille — Black with Sport inner | std | — |
| Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer | — | std |
| LED Brake and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Fog Lights | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off | — | std |
| Mopar Black Tubular Side Steps | opt | — |
| P265/50R20 all-season, low-rolling resistance (GT AWD) | opt | — |
| P265/50R20 performance all-season (included with Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| P265/60R18 all-season, low-rolling resistance (GT RWD) | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rear Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Rear, fixed intermittent and continuous speeds, with washer | std | — |
| Security System | — | std |
| Standard hood | std | — |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Wheel Lip Moldings — Body color (included with Blacktop) | std | — |
| Wheels (aluminum) — 18-inch | std | — |
| Wheels (aluminum) — 20-by-8-in. Black Noise (included with Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Dodge DurangoGT RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Integrated Drive Modes | — | std |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| 3.6-liter Pentastar variable-valve timing (VVT) V-6 with TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | — | std |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Electric power steering | std | — |
| Fuel tank — 24.6-gallon | std | — |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Integrated Drive Modes | — | std |
| Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | std | — |
| Single-speed, full-time AWD, includes MP310 transfer case | std | — |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | — | std |
| 2nd-Gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM 4 ™) AWD System | opt | opt |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Dodge DurangoGT RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Eco suspension III | std | — |
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Normal duty (on AWD only) | std | — |
| Unit-Body Construction | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Dodge DurangoGT RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Trailer Hitch Receiver with Rear Recovery Point (without Connector or Ball) | opt | — |
| Cargo Area Bag Hooks | — | std |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total) | — | std |
| Carpeted cargo area — includes storage tray and cargo tie-down loops in floor, driver's side storage bin and 12-volt auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| Covered cargo storage | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPDodge Durango
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 13 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (4), Visibility/Wiper (2), Engine (2)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Honda Pilot
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 22 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Steering (11), Unspecified (6), Seat Belts (4)
Top recalls
- high Structure 26V424000 · 3,933 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Dodge DurangoGT RWD | Honda PilotSport FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $42,395 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 10 trims | $42,395 – $55,195 8 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Durango RWD | Pilot FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 20 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,350 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Dodge Durango or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 97.4 to 84.1, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Pilot scores 97.4 and the 2026 Dodge Durango 84.1. 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 2026 Dodge Durango or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
2026 Dodge Durango: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 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 Dodge Durango and the 2026 Honda Pilot?
Where the 2026 Honda Pilot wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 15, lists more comfort and tech equipment (51 points against 31 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. Where the 2026 Dodge Durango answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (13 against 22 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 92).