2020 Honda Pilot
2020 Toyota 4Runner
2020 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Toyota 4Runner Comparison
The Honda Pilot and Toyota 4Runner are two popular midsize-SUVs, and often compete with each other for buyers' attention and dollars. If you're trying to choose between the two of these SUVs, it can be difficult as they appear to be very similar on the outside: both offer similar engines and power numbers, similar passenger capacities and cargo space, and similar driver assistance features. So, which comes out on top? We've compared these two SUVs side by side to see which is the true winner.
Performance
As we've mentioned, the Honda Pilot and Toyota 4Runner are powered by very similar engines; the Pilot runs on a 3.5-liter V6 with 280 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque, and the 4Runner has a 4.0-liter V6 with 270 horsepower and 278 lb.-ft. of torque. This, however, is where the similarities stop - the Pilot is far more efficient than the 4Runner, which guzzles gas quickly on the road. If fuel efficiency is a high priority for you, you'll want to opt for the Honda Pilot.
Additionally, the Pilot is far more suited to everyday driving with standard front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive, while the 4Runner is best left to the trails with standard rear-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive. In all, you'll see that while the Pilot still makes an excellent daily driver, the 4Runner consumes more fuel and has a rear-wheel drivetrain, meaning it's best for one-off use.
Interior and Value Comparison
The interior and value is another arena where the Honda Pilot handily beats the Toyota 4Runner. All trim levels of the Pilot come with three rows of seating, and select trims offer second-row captain's chairs for added passenger comfort. Three-row-seating is not standard in the 4Runner, and it carves out a large chunk of cargo space when it's added to the vehicle. Additionally, you can not equip any 4Runner model with second-row captain's chairs.
In terms of aesthetic and design, the Pilot comes out on top with a sleek, modern design that promises easy use and high-quality materials throughout. The cabin feels roomy and airy, helping keep passengers comfortable even on long road trips. In comparison, the cabin of the 4Runner reflects its rugged nature, and the materials lack in quality compared to the Pilot.
Further, the price structure of the Pilot versus the 4Runner offers an advantage to the Pilot, too. The initial pricing of the Pilot is lower than the 4Runner, and though higher trims are fairly even, you'll get many more luxuries in top Pilots than in high-level 4Runners. Premium amenities in the priciest Pilots include a rear-seat entertainment system, hands-free power liftgate, rain-sensing wipers, heated second-row captain's chairs, and more. The most expensive 4Runners, however, focus not on the passengers inside but the ruggedness of the vehicle, and add off-roading equipment rather than comfort-enhancing amenities.
Safety Features
Both the 2020 Pilot and the 2020 4Runner offer standard safety suites. Included with the Honda Pilot is automatic high-beam headlights, forward-collision warning, collision mitigation braking, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, road-departure mitigation, and adaptive cruise control. In the 4Runner you'll find forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, forward automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beam headlights. The Pilot includes more reassuring safety features than the 4Runner, making it the winner in this category.
Find Your Pilot at Barbour Hendrick Honda Greenville
When you're looking for a reliable, durable, value-packed SUV that comes out on top, you're looking for the 2020 Honda Pilot. You can find your very own Pilot today from Barbour Hendrick Honda Greenville - simply browse our online inventory, and contact us when you've found the Pilot model that's right for you.
