• Comparisons

Ford Explorer vs Honda Pilot

By Autolist Editorial | June 2 2019

2019 Ford Explorer

2019 Honda Pilot

Our User's Take

What owners think


60%

Would Buy Again

5 Ratings

100%

Would Buy Again

3 Ratings

Cost of Ownership

2019 Ford Explorer

2019 Honda Pilot

Annual Fuel Costs

$2,842
15k miles at $3.41/gal
$2,524
15k miles at $3.534/gal
Fuel Economy

16 mpg (miles per gallon)
City
18 mpg (miles per gallon)
City
22 mpg (miles per gallon)
Highway
26 mpg (miles per gallon)
Highway

Safety

2019 Ford Explorer

2019 Honda Pilot

NHTSA Crash Test Results

5 star
Overall
Overall
Safety Features

-
Autonomous Braking
Standard
Autonomous Braking
Available
Blind-Spot Warnings
Available
Blind-Spot Warnings
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available
Lane-Keep Assist
Standard
Lane-Keep Assist
Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Available
Cross-Traffic Alert

Interior

2019 Ford Explorer

2019 Honda Pilot

Interior Features

Available
Leather
-
Leather
Available
Moonroof
Available
Moonroof
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry
Available
Keyless Entry
Available
Climate Control
Available
Climate Control
Technology

Available
Apple Carplay
Available
Apple Carplay
Available
Android Auto
Available
Android Auto
Available
Satellite Radio
Available
Satellite Radio
Available
Bluetooth
Standard
Bluetooth
Available
Navigation System
Available
Navigation System

Under the Hood

2019 Ford Explorer

2019 Honda Pilot

Powertrain

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
Transmission
FWD
Drivetrain
FWD
Drivetrain
Drivetrain

280+ HP @ 5600 RPM
Horsepower
N/A
Horsepower
310+ lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
Torque
N/A
Torque
I4
Cylinders
N/A
Cylinders