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2026 Toyota Grand Highlander vs 2026 Honda Pilot

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.

AGrand Highlander has

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

BPilot has

  • Maximum cargomore maximum cargo by 16.2 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.

Grand HighlanderPilot
Starting price2026 Toyota Grand Highlander: lower starting price by $135
$42,260
$42,395
Cargo behind rear seat2026 Toyota Grand Highlander: more cargo behind the rear seat by 2.0 cu ft
20.6 cu ft
18.6 cu ft standard
Maximum cargo2026 Honda Pilot: more maximum cargo by 16.2 cu ft
97.5 cu ft
Up to 113.7 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
AGrand Highlander$42,260Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
BPilot$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

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

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
AGrand HighlanderConfiguration-specificUse the exact 2026 EPA label
BPilotTrim/drivetrain-specificUse Honda 2026 EPA table

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

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
AGrand Highlander97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BPilotUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method

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

Rear-seat roomComparable field unavailable
AGrand HighlanderNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BPilotNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

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

Maximum towingMaximum towing
AGrand Highlander5,000 lbGas and Hybrid MAX
BPilotNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

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

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
AGrand HighlanderVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
BPilotVerify 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 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Honda Pilot
Starting MSRPDifferent$42,260Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
SeatingDifferentUp to 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoDifferent97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specificationUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method
Maximum towingData gap5,000 lbGas and Hybrid MAX—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary engine / systemData gap—No source-backed value verified yet3.5L DOHC V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet285 hp / 262 lb-ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Honda Pilot
Starting MSRPDifferent$42,260Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$42,395Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferentGas lineup · From $42,260Three-row gas modelSport · $42,395V6
Highest listed trimDifferentGas lineup · From $42,260Three-row gas modelSport · $42,395V6
Trim lineupDifferentGas lineup · Hybrid · Hybrid MAX3 researched trimsSport · EX-L · TrailSport · Touring / Elite4 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

1 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Honda Pilot
All-wheel driveDifferentAvailablePowertrain/trim dependenti-VTM4 available or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Engine / primary systemData gap—No source-backed value verified yet3.5L DOHC V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet285 hp / 262 lb-ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
TransmissionData gap—No source-backed value verified yet10-speed automaticManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

1 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Honda Pilot
Gas / base fuel economyDifferentConfiguration-specificUse the exact 2026 EPA labelTrim/drivetrain-specificUse Honda 2026 EPA table

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

0 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Honda Pilot
WheelbaseData gap—No source-backed value verified yet113.8 inHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications
Overall lengthData gap—No source-backed value verified yet200.1 in; 200.4 in TrailSportHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications
Overall widthData gap—No source-backed value verified yet78.5 inHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications
Overall heightData gap—No source-backed value verified yet70.9-72.0 inHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications
Ground clearanceData gap—No source-backed value verified yet7.3 in; 8.3 in TrailSportHonda newsroom 2026 Pilot specifications

Cabin

Interior space and seating

1 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Honda Pilot
SeatingDifferentUp to 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

2 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Honda Pilot
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent20.6 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification18.6 cu ft standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specificationUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

2 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Honda Pilot
Maximum towingData gap5,000 lbGas and Hybrid MAX—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveDifferentAvailablePowertrain/trim dependenti-VTM4 available or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoDifferent97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specificationUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderB2026 Honda Pilot
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 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
B2026 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

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 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.
B2026 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.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Toyota

Grand Highlander

  1. Use behind-third-row cargo when all rows are occupied.
  2. Regular Hybrid and Hybrid MAX have different towing and performance priorities.
  3. Captain chairs reduce seating to seven.
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
B2026 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

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