2013 Honda Pilot vs 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Honda Pilot

2013 Toyota Highlander

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2WD 4-Door LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2WD 4-Door LX	18	25	$27,000	$29,520
4WD 4-Door LX	17	24	$28,459	$31,120
2WD 4-Door EX	18	25	$29,052	$31,770
4WD 4-Door EX	17	24	$30,511	$33,370
2WD 4-Door EX-L	18	25	$32,016	$35,020
2WD 4-Door w/RES EX-L	18	25	$33,476	$36,620
4WD 4-Door EX-L	17	24	$33,476	$36,620
2WD 4-Door w/Navi EX-L	18	25	$33,840	$37,020
4WD 4-Door w/RES EX-L	17	24	$34,935	$38,220
4WD 4-Door w/Navi EX-L	17	24	$35,300	$38,620
2WD 4-Door w/RES & Navi Touring	18	25	$36,258	$39,670
4WD 4-Door w/RES & Navi Touring	17	24	$37,717	$41,270

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FWD 4-Door I4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD 4-Door I4	20	25	$26,494	$29,020
FWD 4-Door V6	18	24	$27,751	$30,395
FWD 4-Door I4 Plus	20	25	$27,824	$30,475
4WD 4-Door V6	17	22	$29,074	$31,845
FWD 4-Door V6 Plus	18	24	$29,079	$31,850
4WD 4-Door V6 Plus	17	22	$30,402	$33,300
FWD 4-Door V6 SE	18	24	$31,553	$34,560
4WD 4-Door V6 SE	17	22	$32,876	$36,010
FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$34,649	$37,950
4WD 4-Door V6 Limited	17	22	$35,972	$39,400
4WD 4-Door	28	28	$36,956	$40,170
4WD 4-Door Limited	28	28	$42,428	$46,370

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,000

$26,494

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,520

$29,020

Monthly Payment Estimate

$492 / month

$484 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Honda Pilot looks tough and truck-like from the outside, yet inside it's one of the better family haulers.

No matter which facet or dimension you measure--except excitement--the 2013 Toyota Highlander offers competent performance, great space, and good value.

TCC Likes

Can carry up to eight passengers
Powertrain is smooth and refined
Interior is spacious, versatile

High gas mileage on four-cylinders, Hybrids
Flexible interior seating
Ride is well-isolated and quiet

TCC Dislikes

Controls can seem cluttered
Cabin is awash in hard plastics
Base model lacks Bluetooth

Drives bigger than it is
Too-light steering
Third-row seat is small, tough to get to

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

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

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

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.5

75.2

Track Width, Front (in)

67.7

64.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.97

7.8

Length, Overall (in)

191.4

188.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

71.0

68.1

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.5

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

109.2

109.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

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 -

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 -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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 -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.0

19.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

19.0

17.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.9

38.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.69

3.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/65R17

P245/65R17

Spare Tire Size

T165/80D17

P245/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/65R17

P245/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

300

225

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4299

3946

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

17 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.93

8.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

3.5L/212

2.7L/163

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

250 @ 5700

187 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

253 @ 4800

186 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.071

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.612

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.888

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.606

1.90

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.312

4.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.766

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.697

3.30

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Pilot

Toyota Highlander

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.9

1.02

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.0

0.55

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4 (2012)

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

8.7

8.3

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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