Your big family needs a 3-row SUV that can handle your big needs. If you’re on the hunt for a model that’s roomy and versatile, the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander are both strong contenders—but which one should you choose for your commutes and school drop-offs?
Allow the team at Braman Honda to be of assistance. We’ve created this thorough Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander comparison for our customers near Miami, Doral, and Hialeah, FL. Keep reading to see how these two big-name models measure up, and then pick your favorite!
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3RD-ROW LEGROOM
Your vehicle must fit your whole family, so the next time you’re on vacation or picking up the little ones for a play date, everyone can squeeze in. Luckily, the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander are both roomy 3-row SUVs that can fit your crew.
The Toyota Highlander offers 141.8 cubic feet of total passenger volume and can comfortably seat up to eight people, so no one in the gang will feel left out. However, the third row is a bit tight for anyone who isn’t child-sized, offering only 36.1 inches of headroom and 28 inches of legroom.
Ultimately, the Honda Pilot offers you and your passengers a bit more wiggle room with a standard 158.4 cubic feet of passenger volume, which also seats up to eight. Anyone seated in the third row will have more space to stretch out, with 39.3 inches of headroom and 32.5 inches of legroom.
Another characteristic of families is that they bring a lot of stuff with them. Need to take your kiddo and their gear to soccer practice? Did your spouse just buy a bunch of new plants for the garden? These SUVs can carry it all.
Both the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander allow you to use their 60/40 split, flat-folding 3rd-row seats to maximize storage space.
Only the Honda Pilot, however, has one-touch, fold-flat 2nd-row seats. A simple push of the button provides easy access to the third row, making it a breeze for rear-seat passengers to get in and out. Plus, the 2nd-row center seat can be stowed in its hidden compartment when not needed, providing even more ways to configure the cabin of the Pilot.
The Toyota Highlander has an impressive amount of cargo room—but you’ll only have 16 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third-row seats when they’re upright. The Honda Pilot, however, eclipses the Highlander in terms of room behind the third row. You’ll have up to 18.6 cubic feet of cargo volume for your essentials.
Overall, the Honda Pilot gives drivers up to 111.8 cubic feet of total cargo volume, which is far more than the 84.3 cubic feet found in the Highlander. The Pilot makes sure you’ll have plenty of room for whatever you need, including luggage, tents, backpacks, and sporting gear.
Today’s drivers require a full array of the latest and greatest technologies behind the wheel. Some of these tech features are related to infotainment, while others are equipped to help safeguard you and your most precious cargo.
When driving to work or taking the kids to school, you’ll probably want a sophisticated audio and multimedia system to keep everyone entertained. In many ways, the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander are evenly matched in this regard, with the following features standard:
The Honda Pilot offers a novel feature unseen on the Toyota Highlander: Standard Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation. This feature will automatically adjust the audio when you’re going faster, so the noise of the highway won’t drown out your favorite playlist.
Both Honda and Toyota are nearly as committed to your safety as you are. That’s why the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander come standardly equipped with a comprehensive safety suite: Honda Sensing® and Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ respectively.
These driver-assistive bundles have brand-specific versions of these features:
However, there are several systems that only come standard in the Pilot:
Although the Highlander has a blind spot monitor available, you’ll have to upgrade to gain that layer of protection. Meanwhile, the Driver Attention Monitor is completely unique to the Pilot.
Though the Toyota Highlander is a versatile and accommodating model, in this SUV face-off, we think you’ll love the extra features the Honda Pilot has to offer.
If you’re ready to experience its spacious cabin, convenient amenities, and additional safety features, you can visit Braman Honda, proudly serving the communities of Miami, Doral, and Hialeah, FL. Schedule your test drive today!
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