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.
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…
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 …
2026 Honda Pilot
Clear winThe Honda Pilot wins clearly, 92.1 to 83.2, on price, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on performance and safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Sequoiaoverall 83.2 | 2026 Honda Pilotoverall 92.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 65.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 89.7 | 82.1 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 97.3 | 99.6 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 65 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 60.8 | 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 | 83.2 | 92.1 | |||||||||||||||
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.
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 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| Spec | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $64,825 | $42,395 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,445 cc | 3,471 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-i | V6 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Fuel Injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 437 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 583 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.31 | 4.167 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 74.5 in | 71 in |
| Overall length | 208 in | 200 in |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.9 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 49 cu-ft | 48.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.3 cu-ft | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 158 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.2 in | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.6 in | 39.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.2 in | 40.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 28.1 in | 32.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,620 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,620 lbs | 4,336 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7,350 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,730 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) | 20.1 ft | 37.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 353 mm | 351 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/70R18 | 255/50 R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.5 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Safety Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 65 in | 61.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.8 in | 61.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62.6 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
185 features · differences first, then sharedSafety33 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Honda 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 |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | 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 |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | std | — |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake | — | std |
| Front & Mid Row Outer 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear 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™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Cross Traffic Monitor | 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 |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | std |
| Front Knee Airbags | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Honda 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 subscription | opt | — |
| 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-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 8-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan 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 |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability | std | std |
Convenience14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| 400W/120V rear-seat and cargo area AC power outlet | opt | — |
| 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 |
| Power Lift Tailgate | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up / Down All 4 Windows | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
| Programmable Remote Entry | — | std |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (Front Door and Tailgate) | — | std |
| SR5 Premium Package – includes 14-in. Audio Multimedia, SofTex®-trimmed seats, power folding third row, hands-free power liftgate, 400W/120V rear-cabin and cargo-area AC power supply | opt | — |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
Climate2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Honda 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
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Honda 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 | — |
| 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 |
| Power fabric 60/40 split, sliding, reclining, fold-down third-row seating with adjustable headrests | std | — |
| SofTex®-trimmed 60/40 split, sliding power reclining fold-down third-row seats with adjustable headrests | opt | — |
| SofTex®-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | opt | — |
| Heated Front Seats | std | std |
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | std | std |
Interior27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Honda PilotSport FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | opt | — |
| 12.3-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning message | std | — |
| Aluminum sport pedals | opt | — |
| 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 transceiver | opt | — |
| 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 | — |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
| Front and rear assist grips | std | — |
| Front and rear LED maplights | std | — |
| Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total) | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Interior Ambient LED Lighting | — | std |
| Leather shift knob | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls | std | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Multi-Functional Center Console Storage | — | std |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | std | — |
| Red TRD engine start button | opt | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Soft-touch instrument panel, center console and door surfaces | std | — |
| Sunglasses Holder | — | std |
| Thin-bezel auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| TRD leather shift knob | opt | — |
Exterior37 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Honda 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 | — |
| Black, heated, power auto-dimming outside tow mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (bsm), and power-folding and power-extend features | opt | — |
| Chrome "SEQUOIA" badge and "SR5" door badge, and gray-painted overfenders | std | — |
| Color-keyed door handles, satin black outside mirror caps and roof rails | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Dual Gloss Black Exhaust Finishers | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Flip-up rear window with defogger and privacy glass | std | — |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Gloss black painted pillars | std | — |
| Gloss Black Roof Rails | — | std |
| Heated power auto-dimming outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (BSM) and power-folding and reverse tilt-down features | std | — |
| Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal and Reverese Gear Tilt-Down | std | — |
| Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal and Reverese Gear Tilt-Down | std | — |
| Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer | — | std |
| LED Brake and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off | — | std |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature, and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| LED Trailer Reverse Assist (TRA) light | opt | — |
| Power extending tow mirrors with convex spotter and work light | opt | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rear Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Security System | — | std |
| Single exhaust tip | std | — |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | — | std |
| Front and rear mudguards | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| LED Fog Lights | std | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 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 |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | — | std |
| Integrated Drive Modes | std | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 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 |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Honda 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, NCAPToyota Sequoia
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Honda Pilot
Top recalls
- high Suspension 26V424000 · 3,933 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota SequoiaSR5 2WD | Honda 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 |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sequoia 2WD | Pilot FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $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 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.