2011 Honda Pilot vs 2011 Toyota Highlander

2011 Honda Pilot

2011 Toyota Highlander

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2WD 4-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX	17	23	$28,241	$31,170
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L	17	23	$31,042	$34,270
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	17	23	$32,849	$36,270
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	17	23	$32,488	$35,870
Pilot 2WD 4-Door LX	17	23	$25,665	$28,320
Pilot 2WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	17	23	$35,379	$39,070
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX	16	22	$29,687	$32,770
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L	16	22	$32,488	$35,870
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	16	22	$34,295	$37,870
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	16	22	$33,934	$37,470
Pilot 4WD 4-Door LX	16	22	$27,111	$29,920
Pilot 4WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	16	22	$36,825	$40,670

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4WD 4-Door V6 Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 Base	17	22	$28,025	$30,695
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited	17	22	$33,822	$37,045
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 SE	17	22	$32,229	$35,300
Highlander FWD 4-Door L4 Base	20	25	$25,647	$28,090
Highlander FWD 4-Door L4 Base	20	25	$25,647	$28,090
Highlander FWD 4-Door L4 SE	20	25	$29,851	$32,695
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$32,498	$35,595
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Base	18	24	$26,700	$29,245
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 SE	18	24	$30,905	$33,850
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door	28	28	$35,090	$38,140
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door Limited	28	28	$40,073	$43,795

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,241

$28,025

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,170

$30,695

Monthly Payment Estimate

$520 / month

$512 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you can get past the garish grille and overwrought look, the 2011 Honda Pilot is a fine family vehicle, with minivan-like interior space and decent performance.

The very family-friendly Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid impress us with their space and versatility, but show no sign of enthusiasm.

TCC Likes

Adult-sized third-row seating
Responsive, refined powertrain
Spacious, versatile interior

A subdued, quiet ride
Offers four-cylinder and hybrid versions
Second-row seat has clever hideaway feature

TCC Dislikes

Chunky, exaggerated styling
Garish front grille
Hard plastics inside

Soft, numb suspension
Emotionless electric steering
Third-row seat is for kids only

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

38.2

36.3

Front Hip Room (in)

58.6

56.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

58.9

55.0

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.0

40.6

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

56.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

59.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

153.7

145.7

Third Leg Room (in)

32.1

29.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

40.1

Third Hip Room (in)

48.4

42.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

62.2

59.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

43.2

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.0

8.1

Length, Overall (in)

190.9

188.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

72.7

68.1

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.5

64.0

Wheelbase (in)

109.2

109.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.5

75.2

Track Width, Front (in)

67.7

64.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

87.0

95.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.0

10.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.7

42.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1 x - TBD -

12.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x - TBD -

12.9 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.0

19.2

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.69

3.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

19.0

17.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.6

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/65R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

P245/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4310

4266

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.93

9.9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

MPFI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

253 @ 4800

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5L/212

3.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

250 @ 5700

270 @ 6200

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.89

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.36

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.31

3.48

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

1.05

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

4.24

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.52

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sport Utility

4 Door

Vehicle Name

Honda Pilot

Toyota Highlander

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.04

0.55

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.91

1.02

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Trailing Arms

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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