Head-to-head
2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Toyota 4Runner
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 95.5 to 83.7, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range and price.
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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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A2026 Toyota 4Runner
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 4Runner Hybrid 4WD, i…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Honda Pilot
Clear winThe Honda Pilot wins clearly, 95.5 to 83.7, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range and price.
Tech & comfort 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 67.6
Safety 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 5.5
Fuel & range 2026 Toyota 4Runner leads by 4.7
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota 4Runneroverall 83.7 | 2026 Honda Pilotoverall 95.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 97.6 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 95.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 82.5 | 88 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 99.3 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97.5 | 95.7 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 32.4 | 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 | 83.7 | 95.5 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota 4Runner: base trim SR5 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 14.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (51 points against 16.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
Where the 2026 Toyota 4Runner answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 29 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 317 lb-ft of torque against 262.
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 | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,370 | $42,395 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,393 cc | 3,471 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged DOHC D-4ST | V6 |
| Fuel injection system | D-4ST | Fuel Injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 278 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.583 | 4.167 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed AT | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 72.6 in | 71 in |
| Overall length | 195 in | 200 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 90.2 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.4 cu-ft | 48.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 158 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.8 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.3 in | 39.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in | 40.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.8 in | 32.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,455 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,455 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,005 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) | 19.7 ft | 37.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 351 mm |
| Front brake type | rotor | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 335 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | rotor | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/70R18 | 255/50 R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58 in | 61.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.8 in | 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
145 features · differences first, then sharedSafety35 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | 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 |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | — | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | — | 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 |
| Driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake | — | std |
| Front & Mid Row Outer 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | — | std |
| Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA) | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard second-row seats and tether anchors on all second-row 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 |
| 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 |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0: — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Proactive Drive Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | 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 |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | std |
| Front Knee Airbags | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-in. Audio Multimedia Display with 8-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial. | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command controls | 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 |
| Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability | std | std |
Convenience11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Power Lift Tailgate | — | std |
| Power rear liftgate window with auto up/down and jam protection | 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 |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | — | std |
Seating13 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats | — | std |
| 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| 40 / 20 / 40 Split, Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | — | std |
| 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| 60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat | — | std |
| Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front Row) | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed 50/50 split, fold-flat third-row seat | opt | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way driver lumbar support | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way driver 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 |
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | std | std |
Interior16 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12 cup and bottle holders | std | — |
| Beverage Holders (Front Row-4 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4) | — | std |
| Cargo Area Light (LED) | — | std |
| Digital gauge cluster with 7-in. color Multi-Information Display (MID) | 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 |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Multi-Functional Center Console Storage | — | std |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Sunglasses Holder | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command controls | std | — |
| Manual day/night rearview mirror | std | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | std | std |
Exterior21 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-in. dark-gray painted alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | — | std |
| Active Shutter Grille | — | std |
| Black door handles | std | — |
| Black roof rails | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Dual Gloss Black Exhaust Finishers | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Fixed running boards | opt | — |
| Gloss Black Roof Rails | — | 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 | — |
| 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 |
| LED Fog Lights | std | std |
Powertrain10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 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 |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | — | std |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Integrated Drive Modes | — | std |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | — | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | 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 |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 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, NCAPToyota 4Runner
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 8 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (3), Unspecified (3), Electrical System (3)
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V571000 · 135 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V282000 · 94 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| Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,370 (base trim) | $42,395 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $41,370 – $68,200 16 trims | $42,395 – $55,195 8 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 4Runner Hybrid 4WD | Pilot FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Toyota 4Runner or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 95.5 to 83.7, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range and price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Pilot scores 95.5 and the 2026 Toyota 4Runner 83.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota 4Runner or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner starts lower — $41,370 against $42,395, a gap of $1,025 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota 4Runner or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
2026 Toyota 4Runner: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 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 Toyota 4Runner and the 2026 Honda Pilot?
Where the 2026 Honda Pilot wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 14, lists more comfort and tech equipment (51 points against 16.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. Where the 2026 Toyota 4Runner answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 29 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 317 lb-ft of torque against 262.