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2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Mazda CX-90

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 38.5 cu ft

BCX-90 has

  • Starting pricelower starting price by $3,095

=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.

PilotCX-90
Starting price2026 Mazda CX-90: lower starting price by $3,095
$42,395
$39,300
Cargo behind rear seatVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
18.6 cu ft standard
14.9-15.9 cu ft
Maximum cargo2026 Honda Pilot: more maximum cargo by 38.5 cu ft
Up to 113.7 cu ft
74.2-75.2 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
BCX-90$39,300Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Mazda CX-90 has lower published starting MSRP by $3,095.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
APilotTrim/drivetrain-specificUse Honda 2026 EPA table
BCX-90Not verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

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
BCX-9074.2-75.2 cu ftConfiguration dependent

2026 Honda Pilot has more published maximum cargo volume by 38.5 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomComparable field unavailable
APilotNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BCX-90Not 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
BCX-905,000 lbProperly equipped inline-six

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
BCX-90Verify 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 7 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Mazda CX-90
Starting MSRPDifferent$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$39,300Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary engine / systemDifferent3.5L DOHC V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification3.3L turbo inline-sixManufacturer-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 8Second-row layout dependent
Maximum cargoDifferentUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method74.2-75.2 cu ftConfiguration dependent
DrivetrainData gap—No source-backed value verified yeti-ACTIV AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum towingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet5,000 lbProperly equipped inline-six

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Mazda CX-90
Starting MSRPDifferent$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$39,300Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferentSport · $42,395V63.3 Turbo · From $39,300280-hp inline-six
Highest listed trimDifferentSport · $42,395V63.3 Turbo · From $39,300280-hp inline-six
Trim lineupDifferentSport · EX-L · TrailSport · Touring / Elite4 researched trims3.3 Turbo · Turbo S · PHEV3 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

2 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Mazda CX-90
Engine / primary systemDifferent3.5L DOHC V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification3.3L turbo inline-sixManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent285 hp / 262 lb-ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification280 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
TransmissionData gap10-speed automaticManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveData gapi-VTM4 available or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
DrivetrainData gap—No source-backed value verified yeti-ACTIV AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Mazda CX-90
Gas / base fuel economyData gapTrim/drivetrain-specificUse Honda 2026 EPA table—No source-backed value verified yet

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

0 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Mazda CX-90
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 Mazda CX-90
Seating7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification7 or 8Second-row layout dependent

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

2 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Mazda CX-90
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent18.6 cu ft standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification14.9-15.9 cu ftConfiguration dependent
Maximum cargo volumeDifferentUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method74.2-75.2 cu ftConfiguration dependent

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

2 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Mazda CX-90
All-wheel driveDifferenti-VTM4 available or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specificationi-ACTIV AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoDifferentUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method74.2-75.2 cu ftConfiguration dependent
Maximum towingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet5,000 lbProperly equipped inline-six

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Honda PilotB2026 Mazda CX-90
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 Mazda

CX-90

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 Mazda

CX-90

  • 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 Mazda

CX-90

  1. Cargo volume varies with the third-row seating configuration.
  2. The PHEV needs separate charging and gasoline-use calculations.
  3. Standard AWD should be compared with AWD rivals.
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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