Head-to-head
2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 97.8 to 59.9, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
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2026 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…
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The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large SUV with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Ch…
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Verdict · default weights
2026 Honda Pilot
Clear winThe Honda Pilot wins clearly, 97.8 to 59.9, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
Tech & comfort 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 98
Safety 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 51.3
Space & cargo 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 25.2
| Category · weight | 2026 Honda Pilotoverall 97.8 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 59.9 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 95.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 97 | 45.7 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 100 | 74.8 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97.4 | 99.8 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 97.8 | 59.9 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Honda Pilot: base trim Sport FWD · Jeep Grand Cherokee: base trim Laredo 2WD. 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 9.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (51 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 59 filed with NHTSA).
Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050).
- It is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
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
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $42,395 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,471 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | V6 | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.167 | 3.45:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 71 in | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 200 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 78.5 in | 77.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 87 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.5 cu-ft | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 18.6 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 158 cu-ft | 145 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.5 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.5 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,336 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,336 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,280 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link independent front suspension, coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coilover shock absorbers, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion | Electric rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.8 ft | 38 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 351 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Painted cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 255/50 R20 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.9 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.7 in | 58 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
136 features · differences first, then sharedSafety39 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Active Driving Assist (hands-free, optional) | — | opt |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Parking Brake Type: Drum-in-hat | — | std |
| Post-Collision Braking System | std | — |
| Rear Park Assist | — | 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 | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | std |
| Brake Assist | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 10.25-inch passenger infotainment display (optional, class-exclusive) | — | 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 | — |
| Fam Cam rear-facing camera (optional) | — | 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 | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
Convenience10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration | std | — |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated 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 | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-inch Painted cast aluminum wheels in Fine Silver (Laredo) | — | std |
| 18-inch wheels (new, standard on base Laredo) | — | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Rear Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Security System | std | — |
| Seven-slot grille (updated design) | — | std |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | std | — |
Powertrain13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (293 hp @ 6,400 rpm, 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm) | — | std |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| Electronic Limited Slip Differential (rear axle, optional) | — | opt |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| Integrated Drive Modes | std | — |
| TorqueFlite 8HP70 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | std |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | std | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Unit-Body Construction | std | — |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area Bag Hooks | std | — |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total) | std | — |
| Trailer Towing: Max 6,200 lbs (2WD/4WD, axle ratio 3.45) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda 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
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety Signal 64 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 6 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 59 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (42), Power Train (20), Electrical System (10)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V328000 · 419,035 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V576000 · 91,787 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V559000 · 201,975 vehicles
- moderate Visibility 26V529000 · 81 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda PilotSport FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $42,395 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $42,395 – $55,195 8 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Pilot FWD | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Honda Pilot or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 97.8 to 59.9, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Pilot scores 97.8 and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 59.9. 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 Honda Pilot or the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2026 Honda Pilot: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 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 2026 Honda Pilot and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2026 Honda Pilot wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 9, lists more comfort and tech equipment (51 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 59 filed with NHTSA). Where the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050) and is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.