2020 Toyota Highlander vs. 2020 Honda Pilot

The eight-passenger Toyota Highlander is a Canadian favourite for many reasons, and the 2020 model line offers even more. Power, efficiency and value raise the Highlander over other SUVs. Here, we compare it to one of its closest competitors, the 2020 Honda Pilot. 

Every prospective buyer soon learns that the Highlander offers a greater diversity of trims and features.  With four gas-powered and three hybrid models, you can effectively personalize the Highlander’s mid-size platform. However, the Pilot line only offers gas-powered options. 

When it comes to power and efficiency, the 2020 Toyota Highlander is on top 

Under the hood, the 2020 Toyota Highlander doesn’t disappoint. Aside from offering unparalleled Toyota reliability, features two gasoline and hybrid engines that offer more flexibility than the single powerplant offered in the Pilot. The Highlander wins the head-to-head competition between gasoline engines. Its 3.5L six-cylinder engine produces 295 horsepower and 238 lb-ft of torque, which caps the Pilot by 15 horsepower. Torque on both trims is the same, but the Highlander’s horsepower boost ensures confident acceleration. 

Fuel efficiency is one of the most important qualities of any SUV, and the Highlander doesn’t disappoint. Gasoline-powered AWD trims achieve a surprising rating of 11.7/8.6 L/100 km (city/highway). The AWD Pilot guzzles up to 12.4/9.3 L/100 km with a nine-speed automatic transmission and 13.0/9.3 L/100 km with a six-speed automatic. However, when ultimate fuel efficiency is required, the Highlander Hybrid earns a winning rating of 6.7/6.8 L/100 km. No other trims in either line come close to the Hybrid’s efficiency. 

When passenger room counts, the 2020 Toyota Highlander delivers

Comfort is very important when transporting a full load of passengers. The Highlander provides an edge in headroom (+27 mm) and legroom (+26 mm) over the Pilot. Your family will enjoy the additional second-row legroom that offers 66 more millimetres than the competition. No matter how long the trip, Highlander passengers will enjoy their space advantages.

Aside from interior comfort and other features, every Highlander includes a full suite of active and passive safety features. One important feature that you won’t find on the Pilot is the Highlander’s Head-Up Display. This provides all drivers with vital information in a convenient space. 

This is just the beginning of what the Toyota Highlander offers. Visit us today to discover more and take a Highlander, gas or hybrid, for a test drive.