Overview
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
Base MSRP
$39,520
$40,200
Engine
2.4L inline 4-cylinder
3.5L V6
Horsepower
265
285
Seats
8
8
Cargo Space
16.0
18.6
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 split
60/40 split
Headroom (front/rear)
41.2 / 39.4
40.5 / 40.2
Leg Room (front/rear)
42.0 / 38.7
41.0 / 40.8
In our Highlander vs. Pilot comparison, we examine how these mid-size SUVs measure up.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD has a starting MSRP of $39,520, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport FWD has a starting MSRP of $40,200.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD has an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined fuel economy rating, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport FWD has an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined fuel economy rating. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have a seating capacity of eight.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 1,715 lbs payload, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 1,232 lbs payload. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 16.0 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats up. The 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 18.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats up. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 84.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats folded down. The 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 87.0 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats folded down.
Pricing
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
Base MSRP
$39,520
$40,200
Delivery
$1,450
$1,450
Engine
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
Compressor
Turbo, Standard
Not Available
Engine
2.4L inline 4-cylinder
3.5L V6
Horsepower
265
285
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 310 lb.-ft. of torque, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 262 lb.-ft. of torque. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have four valves per cylinder. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has a 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine. The 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has a 3.5L V6 engine.
Fuel Economy
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
Tank capacity (gal)
17.9
18.5
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD has an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined fuel economy rating, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport FWD has an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined fuel economy rating. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD has an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city fuel economy rating, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport FWD has an EPA-estimated 19 mpg city fuel economy rating. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE FWD has an EPA-estimated 29 mpg highway fuel economy rating, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport FWD has an EPA-estimated 27 mpg highway fuel economy rating.
Transmission
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
Drive
FWD
FWD
Transmission Speeds
8
10
Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have FWD drive. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 8 transmission speeds. The 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 10 transmission speeds.
Safety and Driver Assist
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
Blind spot warning sensor
Standard
Standard
Collision warning system activates at low speed
Front
Front
Collision warning system includes automatic braking
Yes
Yes
Corner view camera
Not Available
Not Available
Cornering brake control
Not Available
Standard
Cross-traffic alert (front / rear)
Not Available / Standard
Not Available / Standard
Day Time Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Electronic traction control
Standard
Standard
Front airbags (driver / passenger)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Hill holder
Standard
Standard
Knee airbags (driver / passenger)
Standard / Not Available
Standard / Standard
LATCH system
Standard
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Standard
Lane departure warning activates steering
Yes
Yes
Low tire pressure warning
Standard
Standard
Power steering
Standard
Standard
Rear parking distance sensors
Standard Camera
Standard Multi-Angle Rear View Camera Camera
Side airbags (front / rear / third row)
Standard / Not Available / Not Available
Standard / Not Available / Not Available
Side curtain airbags (front only / front and rear / all three rows)
Not Available / Not Available / Standard
Not Available / Not Available / Standard
Side parking distance sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Stability control
Standard
Standard
Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard driver front airbags and standard passenger front airbags. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard front side airbags. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard all three rows of side curtain airbags.
Comfort and Convenience
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Yes
Automatic high beams
Standard
Standard
Automatic trunk/hatch closing
Standard
Not Available
Climate control type
Auto
Auto
Climate control zones
3
2
Coming home device
Optional
Not Available
Electronic parking brake
Standard
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 split
60/40 split
Front seat height adjustment (driver / passenger)
Electric / -
Electric / -
Heated door mirrors (driver / passenger)
Standard / Standard
Not Available / Not Available
Heated front seats (driver / passenger)
Not Available / Not Available
Standard / Standard
Heated steering wheel
Not Available
Optional
Intermittent windshield wiper type
Variable
Variable
Multi-function steering wheel
Standard
Standard
Smart key
Standard, Smart Key System
Standard, Smart Entry & Start
Steering wheel adjustment (height / telescopic / easy entry)
Standard / Standard / Not Available
Standard / Standard / Not Available
Ventilated front seats (driver / passenger)
Not Available / Not Available
Not Available / Not Available
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has an optional auto-dimming rearview mirror, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has no auto-dimming rearview mirror. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has a standard automatic trunk/hatch closing, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has no automatic trunk/hatch closing. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has standard driver heated door mirrors and standard passenger heated door mirrors, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport does not have driver heated door mirrors or passenger heated door mirrors.
Infotainment
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
Android Auto compatible
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay compatible
Standard
Standard
Navigation display
8.00 in. 3D and voice
-
Navigation system
Standard
Not Available
Rear entertainment display (middle / back of front seats)
Not Available / Not Available
Not Available / Not Available
Satellite radio
Standard
Not Available
Speakers
6
7
Telematics system
Safety Connect
-
Voice activation
Standard
Standard
Wireless charging pad
Not Available
Not Available
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 8.0-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 7-inch Color Touch-Screen with wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has a standard navigation system, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has no navigation system. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has a standard satellite radio, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has no satellite radio.
Interior
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
12V power outlet (front / rear / cargo)
Standard / Not Available / Not Available
Standard / Not Available / Not Available
Armrest (front / rear)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Cupholders (front / rear)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Front sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Overhead console storage
Standard
Standard
Reading lights (front / rear)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Seats
8
8
Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have a seating capacity of eight. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard front and rear armrests. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard front and rear cupholders.
Warranty
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE comes with ToyotaCare, a plan that covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 12-month/12000-mile no-cost maintenance. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 24/7 Roadside Assistance for 2 years/unlimited mileage, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 36-month/36000-mile roadside assistance. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have a 36-month/36,000-mile whole-vehicle warranty.
Exterior
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
Disc brakes
4
4
Front fog lights
Standard
Standard
Front wheels
18x7.5" Alloy
20x8.0" Alloy
Headlights
LED
LED
Rear spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Rear tires (standard)
235/65/SR18 All Seasons
255/50/HR20 All Seasons
Rear wheels
18x7.5" Alloy
20x8.0" Alloy
Side mirror indicator lights (driver / passenger)
Standard / Standard
Not Available / Not Available
Spare/Temporary Tire
Standard
Standard
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has an optional trailer hitch, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has no trailer hitch. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has standard driver-side and passenger-side mirror indicator lights, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport does not have driver-side or passenger-side mirror indicator lights. Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard spare/temporary tires.
Suspension
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
Stabilizer bar (front / rear)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Both the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE and the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport have standard front and rear stabilizer bars. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has no terrain type selection. The 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has a standard terrain type selection.
Dimensions
2025 Highlander
2025Pilot
Cargo Space
16.0
18.6
Curb weight (lbs)
4155
4313
Headroom (front/rear)
41.2 / 39.4
40.5 / 40.2
Leg Room (front/rear)
42.0 / 38.7
41.0 / 40.8
Overall height (in)
68.1
71.0
Overall length (in)
194.9
199.9
Overall width (in)
76.0
78.5
Shoulder Room (front/rear)
59.0 / 58.7
61.9 / 61.7
Wheelbase (in)
112.2
113.8
The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 1,715 lbs payload, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 1,232 lbs payload. The 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 16.0 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 18.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity. With the rear seat folded down, the 2025 Toyota Highlander LE has 84.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, while the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport has 87.0 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
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