• Comparisons

Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer

By Autolist Editorial | February 1 2019

2018 Honda Pilot

2018 Ford Explorer

Automotive Website Analyzed

88%

Really Good

You should buy it

91%

The Best

You should buy it

Our User's Take

What owners think

100%

Would Buy Again

1 Ratings

75%

Would Buy Again

4 Ratings

Cost of Ownership

2018 Honda Pilot

2018 Ford Explorer

Annual Fuel Costs
$2,436
15k miles at $3.41/gal
$2,842
15k miles at $3.41/gal
Fuel Economy
18 mpg (miles per gallon)
City
16 mpg (miles per gallon)
City
26 mpg (miles per gallon)
Highway
22 mpg (miles per gallon)
Highway

Safety

2018 Honda Pilot

2018 Ford Explorer

NHTSA Crash Test Results
5 star
Overall
5 star
Overall
Safety Features
Available
Autonomous Braking
-
Autonomous Braking
Available
Blind-Spot Warnings
Available
Blind-Spot Warnings
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available
Lane-Keep Assist
Available
Lane-Keep Assist
Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Available
Cross-Traffic Alert

Interior

2018 Honda Pilot

2018 Ford Explorer

Interior Features
-
Leather
Available
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
Standard
Bluetooth
Available
Bluetooth
Available
Navigation System
Available
Navigation System

Under the Hood

2018 Honda Pilot

2018 Ford Explorer

Powertrain
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
Transmission
FWD
Drivetrain
FWD
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
280+ HP @ 6000 RPM
Horsepower
280+ HP @ 5600 RPM
Horsepower
262+ lb-ft @ 4700 RPM
Torque
310+ lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
Torque
V6
Cylinders
I4
Cylinders

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