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2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.

Vehicle A

2026 · Honda · 3-row

Pilot

Starting price: $42,395
Length: 200.1–200.4 in
Seating: 7 or 8
Max cargo: 113.7 cu ft
Max towing: 5,000 lb

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Vehicle B

2026 · Toyota · 3-row · Hybrid

Grand Highlander

Starting price: $42,260
Length: Not listed
Seating: Up to 8
Max cargo: 97.5 cu ft
Max towing: 5,000 lb

Full Grand Highlander profile →

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Key differences

Where the published numbers differ

No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.

APilot has

Maximum cargomore maximum cargo by 16.2 cu ft

BGrand Highlander has

Starting pricelower starting price by $135
Cargo behind rear seatmore cargo behind the rear seat by 2.0 cu ft

=Same figure

None of the compared fields are identical.

Head-to-head

The numbers, side by side

Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.

PilotGrand Highlander

Starting price2026 Toyota Grand Highlander: lower starting price by $135

$42,395

$42,260

Cargo behind rear seat2026 Toyota Grand Highlander: more cargo behind the rear seat by 2.0 cu ft

18.6 cu ft standard

20.6 cu ft

Maximum cargo2026 Honda Pilot: more maximum cargo by 16.2 cu ft

Up to 113.7 cu ft

97.5 cu ft

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP

APilot$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

BGrand Highlander$42,260Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander has lower published starting MSRP by $135.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy

APilotTrim/drivetrain-specificUse Honda 2026 EPA table

BGrand HighlanderConfiguration-specificUse the exact 2026 EPA label

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume

APilotUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method

BGrand Highlander97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Honda Pilot has more published maximum cargo volume by 16.2 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomComparable field unavailable

APilotNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

BGrand HighlanderNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

No directly comparable source-backed field is available for this pair.

Maximum towingMaximum towing

APilotNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

BGrand Highlander5,000 lbGas and Hybrid MAX

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty

APilotVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

BGrand HighlanderVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

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At a glance

Key specifications

3 of 6 differ

Research field	A2026 Honda Pilot	B2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Starting MSRPDifferent	$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification	$42,260Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary engine / systemData gap	3.5L DOHC V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary outputData gap	285 hp / 262 lb-ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
SeatingDifferent	7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification	Up to 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoDifferent	Up to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method	97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum towingData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	5,000 lbGas and Hybrid MAX

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ

Research field	A2026 Honda Pilot	B2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Starting MSRPDifferent	$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification	$42,260Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferent	Sport · $42,395V6	Gas lineup · From $42,260Three-row gas model
Highest listed trimDifferent	Sport · $42,395V6	Gas lineup · From $42,260Three-row gas model
Trim lineupDifferent	Sport · EX-L · TrailSport · Touring / Elite4 researched trims	Gas lineup · Hybrid · Hybrid MAX3 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

1 of 4 differ

Research field	A2026 Honda Pilot	B2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Engine / primary systemData gap	3.5L DOHC V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary outputData gap	285 hp / 262 lb-ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
TransmissionData gap	10-speed automaticManufacturer-published U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveDifferent	i-VTM4 available or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification	AvailablePowertrain/trim dependent

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

1 of 1 differ

Research field	A2026 Honda Pilot	B2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Gas / base fuel economyDifferent	Trim/drivetrain-specificUse Honda 2026 EPA table	Configuration-specificUse the exact 2026 EPA label

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

0 of 5 differ

Research field	A2026 Honda Pilot	B2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
WheelbaseData gap	113.8 inHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications	—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall lengthData gap	200.1 in; 200.4 in TrailSportHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications	—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall widthData gap	78.5 inHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications	—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall heightData gap	70.9-72.0 inHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications	—No source-backed value verified yet
Ground clearanceData gap	7.3 in; 8.3 in TrailSportHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications	—No source-backed value verified yet

Cabin

Interior space and seating

1 of 1 differ

Research field	A2026 Honda Pilot	B2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
SeatingDifferent	7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification	Up to 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

2 of 2 differ

Research field	A2026 Honda Pilot	B2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent	18.6 cu ft standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification	20.6 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent	Up to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method	97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

2 of 3 differ

Research field	A2026 Honda Pilot	B2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
All-wheel driveDifferent	i-VTM4 available or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification	AvailablePowertrain/trim dependent
Maximum cargoDifferent	Up to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method	97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum towingData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	5,000 lbGas and Hybrid MAX

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

0 of 1 differ

Research field	A2026 Honda Pilot	B2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
New-vehicle / basic warranty	Verify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date	Verify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 Honda

Pilot

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
Lane-support features
Blind-spot systems where equipped
Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

B2026 Toyota

Grand Highlander

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
Lane-support features
Blind-spot systems where equipped
Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 Honda

Pilot

Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

B2026 Toyota

Grand Highlander

Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

AChecked 2026-09-23

2026 Honda Pilot

3 research sources attached to this model-year profile. Row notes in the tables above keep the evidence context for each value.

Honda Info Center2026 Pilot specifications Honda Info Center2026 Pilot towing capacity Honda newsroom2026 Pilot specifications and features

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BChecked 2026-09-23

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

2 research sources attached to this model-year profile. Row notes in the tables above keep the evidence context for each value.

Toyota2026 Grand Highlander model page Toyota Newsroom2026 Grand Highlander release

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Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Honda

Pilot

Honda publishes standard and maximum cargo methods; keep the labels attached.
The removable center seat changes second-row flexibility.
AWD is required for the 5,000-pound maximum tow rating.

Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

B2026 Toyota