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2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Toyota Sequoia

The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 92.1 to 83.2, on price, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on performance and safety.

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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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2026 Toyota Sequoia

The 2026 Toyota Sequoia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sequoia 2WD, is EPA-rated at …

Verdict · default weights

2026 Honda Pilot

Clear win

The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 92.1 to 83.2, on price, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on performance and safety.

Price 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 34.6
Tech & comfort 2026 Honda Pilot leads by 39.2
Performance 2026 Toyota Sequoia leads by 35
Category · weight2026 Toyota Sequoiaoverall 83.22026 Honda Pilotoverall 92.1
Pricew 465.4100
Fuel & rangew 3100100
Safetyw 489.782.1
Space & cargow 297.399.6
Performancew 210065
Tech & comfortw 360.8100
Warrantynot comparedNo dataNo data
Overall83.292.1

Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared

Toyota Sequoia: 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 numbers

Where the 2026 Honda Pilot wins

  • It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 18.
  • It starts $22,430 lower ($42,395 against $64,825 base MSRP).
  • It lists more comfort and tech equipment (51 points against 31 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).

Where the 2026 Toyota Sequoia answers

  • It has drawn fewer owner complaints (10 against 29 filed with NHTSA).
  • It turns out 583 lb-ft of torque against 262.

What they share

  • The same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year).
  • 22 combined.
  • 8 seats.

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
SpecToyota SequoiaSR5 2WDHonda PilotSport FWD
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$64,825$42,395
Engine Basics
Aspirationtwin turbonaturally aspirated
Cylinder count66
Engine displacement3,445 cc3,471 cc
Engine type (full description)i-FORCE MAX 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 Hybrid, twin-turbochargers with water cooled intercoolers; 24-valve DOHC chain drive with Dual VVT-iV6
Fuel injection systemgdi mpiFuel Injection
Valve configurationDOHC 24-ValveDOHC 24-Valve
Engine Output
Horsepower437 hp285 hp
Torque583 lb-ft262 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)21 mpg19 mpg
MPG (combined)22 mpg22 mpg
MPG (highway)24 mpg27 mpg
Transmission
Final drive ratio3.314.167
Transmission speeds1010
Transmission typeautomaticautomatic
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance8.6 in7.3 in
Overall height74.5 in71 in
Overall length208 in200 in
Overall width79.6 in78.5 in
Wheelbase122 in114 in
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 1st row86.9 cu-ft87 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row49 cu-ft48.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row22.3 cu-ft18.6 cu-ft
Total interior volume—158 cu-ft
Seating
Passenger seating capacity88
Headroom
Front headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Second-row headroom38.4 in40.2 in
Third-row headroom35.6 in39.3 in
Legroom
Front legroom41.2 in41 in
Second-row legroom39.2 in40.8 in
Third-row legroom28.1 in32.5 in
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)5,620 lbs4,336 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)5,620 lbs4,336 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating7,350 lbs—
Payload capacity1,730 lbs—
Suspension
Front suspension typeIndependent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbersMacPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeMulti-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbersMulti-Link
Steering
Steering typeElectronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinionElectric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)20.1 ft37.8 ft
Brakes
Front brake diameter353 mm351 mm
Front brake typeventilated discventilated disc
Parking brake typeepbElectronic
Rear brake diameter345 mm330 mm
Rear brake typeventilated discsolid disc
Wheels
Wheel diameter18 in20 in
Wheel materialforged alloyforged alloy
Tires
Tire sizeP265/70R18255/50 R20
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity22.5 gal18.5 gal
Minimum recommended octane8787
Connected Services
Connected services brandSafety Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi ConnectHondaLink
Connected services trial (standard tier)120 months—
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room65 in61.9 in
Second-row shoulder room61.8 in61.7 in
Third-row shoulder room62.6 in59.5 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

185 features · differences first, then shared

Safety33 differ · 44 listed

FeatureToyota SequoiaSR5 2WDHonda PilotSport FWD
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow— std
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)— std
Multiview Camera System std—
Advanced Front Airbags— 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

Infotainment19 differ · 20 listed

FeatureToyota SequoiaSR5 2WDHonda PilotSport FWD
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
14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 14-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscriptionopt—
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

Convenience14 differ · 15 listed

FeatureToyota SequoiaSR5 2WDHonda PilotSport FWD
Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start— std
12-Volt Power Outlet (Front)— std
400W/120V rear-seat and cargo area AC power outletopt—
Capless Fuel Filler— std
Electronic locking fuel door std—
Front 12V auxiliary power outlet std—
One-Touch Turn Indicators— std
Power Door and Tailgate Locks— std

Climate2 differ · 3 listed

FeatureToyota SequoiaSR5 2WDHonda PilotSport FWD
Rear-seat air vents std—
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts— std
Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration std std

Seating15 differ · 17 listed

FeatureToyota SequoiaSR5 2WDHonda PilotSport FWD
8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats std—
8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support std—
40 / 20 / 40 Split, Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Seats— std
60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat— std
60/40 split, reclining, fold-down, fold-up, tumble forward second-row seats with center armrests on outboard seats; adjustable headrests with one-touch access to third row std—
8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats std—
Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front Row)— std
Fabric-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support std—

Interior27 differ · 27 listed

FeatureToyota SequoiaSR5 2WDHonda PilotSport FWD
Heated Steering Wheelopt—
12.3-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning message std—
Aluminum sport pedalsopt—
Beverage Holders (Front Row-4 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4)— std
Cargo Area Light (LED)— std
Digital display auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® universal transceiveropt—
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets— std
Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, four cup holders, and center storage bin std—

Exterior37 differ · 40 listed

FeatureToyota SequoiaSR5 2WDHonda PilotSport FWD
Panoramic Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function std—
Power Folding Side Mirrors std—
"i-FORCE MAX" hood badge std—
"SEQUOIA" rear door badge std—
18-in. styled-alloy wheels std—
Active Shutter Grille— std
Black horizontal-bar grille with chrome surround std—
Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna std—

Powertrain9 differ · 10 listed

FeatureToyota SequoiaSR5 2WDHonda 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

Chassis4 differ · 4 listed

FeatureToyota SequoiaSR5 2WDHonda 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

FeatureToyota SequoiaSR5 2WDHonda PilotSport FWD
10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT[-i]), sequential shift mode, uphill/downhill shift logic, and TOW/HAUL driving modes std—
Cargo Area Bag Hooks— std
Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total)— std
Multi-level adjustable cargo shelf system std—
Tow Technology Package – Digital display rearview mirror, Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist (SPA)opt—

Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.

Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Toyota Sequoia

Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 10 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Steering (3), Unspecified (2), Seats (2)

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

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 SequoiaSR5 2WDHonda PilotSport FWD
Price$64,825 (base trim)$42,395 (base trim)
Price range across trims$64,825 – $85,235 8 trims$42,395 – $55,195 8 trims
PowertrainsHEVGAS
EPA configuration comparedSequoia 2WDPilot FWD
Combined mpg / MPGe2222
EPA annual fuel cost$3,050$3,050
EV range——
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi—
Powertrain warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi—
Roadside assistance2 yr—

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2026 Toyota Sequoia or the 2026 Honda Pilot?

The Honda Pilot wins clearly, 92.1 to 83.2, on price, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on performance and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Pilot scores 92.1 and the 2026 Toyota Sequoia 83.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota Sequoia or the 2026 Honda Pilot?

The 2026 Honda Pilot starts lower — $42,395 against $64,825, a gap of $22,430 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.

Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota Sequoia or the 2026 Honda Pilot?

2026 Toyota Sequoia: no NHTSA rating yet, 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 Toyota Sequoia and the 2026 Honda Pilot?

Where the 2026 Honda Pilot wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 18, starts $22,430 lower ($42,395 against $64,825 base MSRP), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (51 points against 31 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2026 Toyota Sequoia answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (10 against 29 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 583 lb-ft of torque against 262. What they share: the same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year), 22 combined, and 8 seats.