Head-to-head
2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 95.2 to 74.2, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on 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 Toyota Land Cruiser is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV. The most efficient version, the Land Cruiser, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lis…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Honda Pilot
Clear winThe Honda Pilot wins clearly, 95.2 to 74.2, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance.
Tech & comfort 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 67.6
Price 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 25.9
Safety 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 13.6
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Land Cruiseroverall 74.2 | 2026 Honda Pilotoverall 95.2 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 74.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 90.6 | 98.6 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 74.4 | 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 | 86.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 99.6 | 82.8 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 74.2 | 95.2 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Land Cruiser: base trim 1958 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.
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 0.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (51 points against 16.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It starts $14,805 lower ($42,395 against $57,200 base MSRP).
Where the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 29 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 465 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.
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Specifications side by side
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $57,200 | $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) | i-FORCE MAX 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16-Valve D-4S Fuel Injection | V6 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Fuel Injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 326 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.583 | 4.167 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed AT | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 76.1 in | 71 in |
| Overall length | 194 in | 200 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 82.2 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.2 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 | 40.1 in | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 39.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43 in | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.7 in | 40.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 32.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,038 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,038 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,725 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) | 20 ft | 37.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 315 mm | 351 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 312 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | forged alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/70R18 | 255/50 R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.9 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.8 in | 61.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 59.2 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
142 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | 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 |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | — | 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 |
| 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 |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | — | std |
Infotainment20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | 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-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 14-speaker Premium JBL® Audio, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | 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 |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 6-speaker audio system, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | 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 |
| Six USB ports | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
Convenience11 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| 2400W AC inverter | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| One center console-area 12V auxiliary power outlet and one rear cargo area 120V AC power outlet | 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 |
| Programmable Remote Entry | — | std |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (Front Door and Tailgate) | — | std |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up / Down All 4 Windows | std | std |
Climate1 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | — | std |
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration | std | std |
Seating9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | 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 |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manual-adjustable front driver's seat, 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket | 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 |
| Heated Front Seats | std | std |
Interior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| 7-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | 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 |
| Eight cup and bottle holders | std | — |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
| Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total) | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Interior Ambient LED Lighting | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed shift lever | std | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Multi-Functional Center Console Storage | — | std |
| Second-row and cargo-area LED illumination | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Sunglasses Holder | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with TOYOTA badge | std | — |
Exterior24 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-in. dark gray metallic alloy wheels w/ 245/70R18 | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | — | std |
| Active Shutter Grille | — | std |
| Black "TOYOTA" heritage grille | std | — |
| Circular LED headlights | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Dual Gloss Black Exhaust Finishers | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Front and rear frame-mounted tow hooks | std | — |
| Front LED integrated fog lights | std | — |
| Front skid plate with engine, transmission and transfer case protection | std | — |
| Gloss Black Roof Rails | — | std |
| Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer | — | std |
| LED Brake and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Fog Lights | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| Rear Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Security System | — | std |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | 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 Land Cruiser1958 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 |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser1958 4WD | 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.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Land Cruiser
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 1 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 8 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (4), Engine (2), Forward Collision Avoidance (2)
Top recalls
- critical Fuel System, Gasoline 26V673000 · 105,794 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 Land Cruiser1958 4WD | Honda PilotSport FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $57,200 (base trim) | $42,395 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $57,200 – $62,445 2 trims | $42,395 – $55,195 8 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Land Cruiser | Pilot FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 95.2 to 74.2, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Pilot scores 95.2 and the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 74.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2026 Honda Pilot starts lower — $42,395 against $57,200, a gap of $14,805 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2026 Honda Pilot?
2026 Toyota Land Cruiser: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 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 biggest differences between the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2026 Honda Pilot?
Where the 2026 Honda Pilot wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 0, lists more comfort and tech equipment (51 points against 16.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and starts $14,805 lower ($42,395 against $57,200 base MSRP). Where the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 29 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 465 lb-ft of torque against 262.