Head-to-head
2026 Ford Expedition vs 2026 Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 91.2 to 81.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Ford Expedition is ahead on performance and safety.
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2026 Ford Expedition
The 2026 Ford Expedition is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Expedition 2WD, is EPA-rated at…
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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, 91.2 to 81.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Ford Expedition is ahead on performance and safety.
Tech & comfort2026 Honda Pilot leads by 63.7
Performance2026 Ford Expedition leads by 27.4
Fuel & range2026 Honda Pilot leads by 17.7
| Category · weight | 2026 Ford Expeditionoverall 81.9 | 2026 Honda Pilotoverall 91.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 82.3 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 97.6 | 90.1 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 85.8 |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 72.6 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 36.3 | 100 |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 81.9 | 91.2 |
Ford Expedition: base trim XL SSV 4WD · 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.
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Specifications side by side
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $42,395 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,500 cc | 3,471 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | V6 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | TI-VCT | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 480 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.73 | 4.167 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 78 in | 71 in |
| Overall length | 210 in | 200 in |
| Overall width | 80 in | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 123 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 109 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 60.8 cu-ft | 48.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 21.6 cu-ft | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 158 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.4 in | 39.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.9 in | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.1 in | 40.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 36.5 in | 32.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,668 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,668 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent short- and long-arm (SLA) with stabilizer bar | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Independent multi-link with stabilizer bar | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic power-assisted | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 41 ft | 18.9 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | electronic |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/70R18 | 255/50R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.6 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Ford Connectivity Package | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 64.9 in | 61.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 64.8 in | 61.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 64.2 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
170 features · differences first, then sharedSafety38 differ · 55 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Protection | std | — |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Multiview Camera System | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Front Parking Sensors | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control™ (4x4 only) | std | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| AdvanceTrac® w/RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | std | — |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Cross Traffic Monitor | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake | — | std |
| Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 – Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Predictive Speed Assist, Stop & Go | std | — |
| Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) | std | — |
| Front & Mid Row Outer 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | — | std |
| Front Knee Airbags | — | std |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) on all Second Row and Third Row Outboard Side Seating Positions | 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 |
| Personal Safety System™ (dual-stage front airbags, belt pretensioners, belt energy-management retractors, belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, crash severity sensor, restraint control module, Front-Passenger Sensing System) | std | — |
| Post-Collision Braking | std | — |
| Post-Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Pro-Trailer Backup Assist | std | — |
| Pro-Trailer Hitch Assist | std | — |
| Rearview Camera Washer | — | std |
| Reverse Brake Assist | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Security System | — | std |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | std |
| Advanced Front Airbags | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | 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 |
| Driver Attention Monitor | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder | std | std |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | std | std |
Infotainment23 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Start | std | — |
| Ford app – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle | std | — |
| 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Smartphone / Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port) + 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port) + 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - 2nd Row (2 Ports) + 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - 3rd Row (2 Ports) | — | std |
| Ford app – Locate parked vehicle | 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 |
| 13.2" Center Stack Display | std | — |
| 24" Panoramic Display with Steering Wheel Controls | std | — |
| 245-Watt Audio System with 9 Speakers, including Subwoofer | — | std |
| CabinTalk® In-Car PA System | — | std |
| Ford Connectivity Package (1-year included) – 5G Connectivity, Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot, Audio and Video Streaming, Productivity, Voice Assistant, Entertainment | std | — |
| Ford Connectivity Package (One-time purchase – 7 years) | opt | — |
| 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 |
| SiriusXM with 360L (3-month prepaid subscription standard; 3-year plan optional) | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel – Audio and Cruise Controls | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability | std | std |
Convenience11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | — | std |
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Ford Split Gate – Power Upper Liftgate and Power Lower Tailgate | 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 |
Climate1 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | — | std |
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration | std | std |
Seating14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | — | std |
| Front Row – 8-way Power Driver Seat | std | — |
| 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 |
| Front Row – Cloth Captain's Chairs | std | — |
| Head Restraints at all Seating Positions | — | std |
| On-Demand In-Trunk Seat Storage | — | std |
| One-Touch Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | — | std |
| Seating Capacity: 8 / 8 / 7 / 8 / 8 / 8 | — | std |
| Third Row 60/40 PowerFold® (fold flat) with Power Recline | std | — |
Interior17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Beverage Holders (Front Row-4 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4) | — | 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 |
| Manual Adjusted Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | std | — |
| Sliding Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Passenger) | std | — |
| Cargo Area Light (LED) | — | std |
| Overhead Console | std | — |
| Trip Computer | std | — |
Exterior17 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off | — | std |
| 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 |
| Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal and Reverese Gear Tilt-Down | std | — |
| Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer | — | std |
| LED Fog Lights | — | std |
| Off-Road Underbody Shield (51A) | opt | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Running Boards, Fixed – Black | std | — |
| Signature Grille Lighting | std | — |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Headlamps – Autolamp (Automatic On/Off) | std | — |
| LED Brake and Taillights | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| Rear Privacy Glass | std | std |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | std | std |
Powertrain15 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-Gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM 4 ™) AWD System | — | opt |
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | 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 |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV4-SULEV30 | — | std |
| Displacement (cc): 3,471 | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Electronic Locking Differential | std | — |
| Engine Type: V6 | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 285 @ 6,100 | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 262 @ 5,000 | — | std |
| Two-Speed Transfer Case w/Torque on Demand (TOD) | std | — |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | — | std |
| Integrated Drive Modes | std | std |
| Integrated Drive Modes | std | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Unit-Body Construction | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow | std | — |
| Terrain Management System™ – Tow / Haul Mode | std | — |
| Cargo Area Bag Hooks | — | std |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total) | — | std |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Expedition
Safety Signal97 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls1
Owner complaints8 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutSteering (4), Wheels (4), Unspecified (3)
Top recalls
- minorExterior Lighting26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Honda Pilot
Safety Signal92 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls1
Owner complaints18 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutSteering (8), Unspecified (6), Seat Belts (4)
Top recalls
- highStructure26V424000 · 3,933 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $42,395 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 8 trims | $42,395 – $55,195 8 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Expedition 4WD | Pilot FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 18 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,450 | $2,850 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Ford Expedition or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 91.2 to 81.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Ford Expedition is ahead on performance and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Pilot scores 91.2 and the 2026 Ford Expedition 81.9. 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 Ford Expedition or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
2026 Ford Expedition: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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 differences between the 2026 Ford Expedition and the 2026 Honda Pilot?
This page puts 51 specifications and 170 equipment items side by side, with the better value marked on every row where the direction is unambiguous and the differences listed before the things both cars share.