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2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Chevrolet Traverse

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.

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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 15.7 cu ft

BTraverse has

  • Starting pricelower starting price by $1,595
  • Cargo behind rear seatmore cargo behind the rear seat by 4.3 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.

PilotTraverse
Starting price2026 Chevrolet Traverse: lower starting price by $1,595
$42,395
$40,800
Cargo behind rear seat2026 Chevrolet Traverse: more cargo behind the rear seat by 4.3 cu ft
18.6 cu ft standard
22.9 cu ft
Maximum cargo2026 Honda Pilot: more maximum cargo by 15.7 cu ft
Up to 113.7 cu ft
98.0 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
BTraverse$40,800Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Chevrolet Traverse has lower published starting MSRP by $1,595.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
APilotTrim/drivetrain-specificUse Honda 2026 EPA table
BTraverseConfiguration-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
BTraverse98.0 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Honda Pilot has more published maximum cargo volume by 15.7 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomComparable field unavailable
APilotNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BTraverseNot 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
BTraverse5,000 lbProperly equipped

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
BTraverseVerify 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.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

3 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Chevrolet Traverse
Starting MSRPDifferent$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$40,800Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary engine / systemDifferent3.5L DOHC V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification2.5L turbocharged four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputData gap285 hp / 262 lb-ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Seating7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoDifferentUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method98.0 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum towingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet5,000 lbProperly equipped

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Chevrolet Traverse
Starting MSRPDifferent$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$40,800Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferentSport · $42,395V6LT · $40,800Eight-seat bench available
Highest listed trimDifferentSport · $42,395V6LT · $40,800Eight-seat bench available
Trim lineupDifferentSport · EX-L · TrailSport · Touring / Elite4 researched trimsLT · Z71 · RS / High Country3 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

2 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Chevrolet Traverse
Engine / primary systemDifferent3.5L DOHC V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification2.5L turbocharged four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputData gap285 hp / 262 lb-ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
TransmissionData gap10-speed automaticManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveDifferenti-VTM4 available or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specificationAvailableTrim/configuration dependent

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

1 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Chevrolet Traverse
Gas / base fuel economyDifferentTrim/drivetrain-specificUse Honda 2026 EPA tableConfiguration-specificUse the exact 2026 EPA label

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

0 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Chevrolet Traverse
WheelbaseData gap113.8 inHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall lengthData gap200.1 in; 200.4 in TrailSportHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall widthData gap78.5 inHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall heightData gap70.9-72.0 inHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications—No source-backed value verified yet
Ground clearanceData gap7.3 in; 8.3 in TrailSportHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications—No source-backed value verified yet

Cabin

Interior space and seating

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Chevrolet Traverse
Seating7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

2 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Chevrolet Traverse
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent18.6 cu ft standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification22.9 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargo volumeDifferentUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method98.0 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

2 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Chevrolet Traverse
All-wheel driveDifferenti-VTM4 available or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specificationAvailableTrim/configuration dependent
Maximum cargoDifferentUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method98.0 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum towingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet5,000 lbProperly equipped

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Chevrolet Traverse
New-vehicle / basic warrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service dateVerify 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 Chevrolet

Traverse

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 Chevrolet

Traverse

  • 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

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Honda

Pilot

  1. Honda publishes standard and maximum cargo methods; keep the labels attached.
  2. The removable center seat changes second-row flexibility.
  3. 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.

Updated 2026-09-233 research sources
B2026 Chevrolet

Traverse

  1. Behind-third-row cargo is the key figure when every row is occupied.
  2. Second-row layout changes passenger capacity from seven to eight.
  3. Tow rating requires the correct equipment and payload accounting.
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.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources

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