
The Toyota Highlander vs. the Honda Pilot
The Toyota Highlander Offers Performance, Comfort, and Convenience for Drivers in Toledo
The Toyota lineup has long been known for rugged exteriors and powertrains that embrace the power-hungry lifestyle. Here at Jim White Toyota, we embrace our status as the number one Toyota dealer in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan and we're happy to find the model that enhances the quality of your daily commute around Perrysburg and Sylvania, OH. For drivers that want a large SUV to handle the ins and out of a busy lifestyle, the Toyota Highlander is the perfect match. It comes standard with loads of modern convenience and comfort and models like the Honda Pilot fall behind when compared side by side. Take a look below and see how they compare!

Toyota Highlander vs Honda Pilot: Power and Performance
- Both models offer a 3.5-liter V6 engine for responsive power and performance around the Maumee area. However, if you're looking to squeeze out a bit more of a performance feel, the Highlander delivers 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque. The Pilot only achieves 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque.
- Looking for a hybrid engine option? The Toyota Highlander offers one so you spend less time at the pump. The Honda Pilot does not offer a hybrid option at all.
- Both the Toyota Highlander and the Honda Pilot, when equipped with the V6 engine, offer similar fuel economies for drivers around Oregon, OH. The Highlander manages slightly more efficient performance in the city than the Pilot. Upgrading to the hybrid engine puts the Toyota Highlander far above anything the Honda Pilot offers.
Toyota Highlander vs Honda Pilot: Exterior and Interior Design
- The Honda Pilot is both longer and wider than the Toyota Highlander meaning that if you want to navigate into a tight parking spot, it will be easier than the Toyota SUV.
- The Toyota Highlander offers features like a power liftgate and a panoramic moonroof that help add a bit more convenience to your SUV exterior. The Pilot offers a power liftgate but you have to pay more for it. You'll find it offers a panoramic moonroof as well but only at a higher cost than the Limited trim from Toyota.
- When you choose a model that comes with a moonroof, you'll find that the Highlander is more equipped to provide a spacious ride than the Pilot. It offers over 152 cubic feet of passenger space while the similarly equipped Honda Pilot is just behind with 151 cubic feet of space.
- Both models are well-equipped to handle the approaching winter days with available heated front and second-row seats. Convenience is a big deal with both of these SUVs so you can beat back the warmer weather with ventilated seats that keep things cool.

Toyota Highlander vs Honda Pilot: Technology
- The Entune⢠Audio system provides Toyota drivers in Toledo with a 6.1-inch touchscreen with access to Bluetooth® wireless streaming capability and the Siri® Eyes Free technology. These help you stay focused on the road ahead but switch between your favorite apps and songs with ease. The Honda Pilot comes standard with a five-inch non-touchscreen. You get Bluetooth® but that's about it.
- Want to stay charged while on the go? Both models provide easily accessible USB charging ports but while the Honda Pilot limits you to three options, the Toyota Highlander offers up to five ports for convenience sake.
- From rear entertainment systems to three-zone automatic climate zones and a plethora of other standard and available options, both SUVs are well-equipped for any drive!
Toyota Highlander vs Honda Pilot: Safety
- Both models offer specific safety systems for their drivers: The Toyota Safety Sense⢠on the Highlander and the Honda Sensing⢠on the Pilot. Each one is standard with automatic high beams, land departure alert and a pre-collision system. Upgrading to the next trim level in both lineups will unlock a Blind-Spot Monitoring system with Cross-Traffic Alert as well. No matter which model you choose, you'll find an extra pair of eyes is standard!
Ready to see what makes the Toyota Highlander so great? Swing by Jim White Toyota today and we'll help you figure out what model is right for you! Our finance team will find you a Toyota loan or lease that works with your budget and with our four-year/50,000-mile no-cost maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance, we'll be there for long after you drive away from our dealership. We can't wait to meet you in person!
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