The Honda Pilot is an excellent pick for large families in Springfield and beyond. It outperforms competitors like the Nissan Pathfinder and the Kia Telluride. But what about the Toyota Highlander? Find out in the following 2025 Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander guide from Group 1 Honda Panama City, where we’ll go over these models’ performance and interior space.
Both models come with standard FWD and have a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. In terms of specs, the 2025 Toyota Highlander delivers respectable performance for your drives near Callaway, but the Honda Pilot takes things up a notch with more horsepower. Check out their performance details below:
2025 Honda Pilot Powertrain
Engine: 3.5L V6
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Standard front-wheel drive; available Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4™) all-wheel drive
Horsepower: 285 hp
Maximum Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
2025 Toyota Highlander Powertrain
Engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Standard front-wheel drive; available all-wheel drive
Horsepower: 265 hp
Maximum Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
Honda Vs. Toyota SUVs: Seating & Cargo Space
The 2025 Pilot also features a more spacious cabin than the Highlander. Plus, its interior is designed to distribute space more evenly among the 3 rows of seats, rather than prioritizing the comfort of first-row passengers. Here are Honda Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander interior dimensions:
Test-Drive A New Honda Pilot At Group 1 Honda Panama City
Ready to see the Pilot in person? Whether you’re from Cedar Grove or Panama City, make your way over to our lot for a test drive! In the meantime, call us at (850) 763-5495 if you have any questions.
