Head to head
2026 Honda CR-V vs Honda Pilot
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Honda CR-V
Shown: 2026 CR-V AWD TrailSport Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 6 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 154
Honda Pilot
Shown: 2026 Pilot AWD Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, the median MPG trim of 4 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 23
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Honda CR-V AWD TrailSport Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 2026 Honda Pilot AWD Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| Model | CR-V AWD TrailSport | Pilot AWD |
| Trim / config | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| HP | 145 | 285 |
| Power to weight | 0.041 hp/lb | 0.061 hp/lb |
| MPG Hwy | 33 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG City | 38 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 35 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Automatic (S10) |
| Cyl | 4 | 6 |
| Body | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Gas |
| Fuel $/yr | $1,900 | $3,200 |
| Eco Score | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| CO₂ | 252 g/mi | 415 g/mi |
| Length | 185 in | 200 in |
| Width | 74 in | 78 in |
| Height | 66 in | 71 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 114 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,525 lb | 4,667 lb |
| Complaints | 154 | 23 |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Honda CR-V and the Honda Pilot both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.