2025 Hyundai Palisade vs 2025 Honda Pilot Review

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2026 Hyundai Palisade vs 2026 Honda Pilot Engine Comparison

Hyundai Palisade


Engine: 3.5L V6

Horsepower: 287 hp

Torque: 260 lb.-ft.

Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission

Drivetrain: FWD/AWD

Max Towing: 5,000 lbs.

Fuel Economy: 19 mpg/25 mpg

Seating: 8 Passengers

Front Row Legroom: 44.2-inches

Second Row Legroom: 43-inches

Third-Row Legroom: 32.1-inches

Corrosion Perforation Warranty: 60 months / unlimited miles

Honda Pilot


Engine: 3.8L V6

Horsepower: 285 hp

Torque: 262 lb.-ft.

Transmission: 2nd-Generation 10-Speed Automatic  Transmission

Drivetrain: 2WD/AWD

Max Towing: 3,000 lbs. - 5,000 lbs.

Fuel Economy: 19 mpg/ 27 mpg

Seating: 8 Passengers

Front Row Legroom: 41.0 - inches

Second Row Legroom: 40.8-inches

Third-Row Legroom: 32.5-inches

Corrosion Perforation Warranty: 60 months / unlimited miles

Looking at the Hyundai Palisade vs Honda Pilot side by side, it's obvious that both SUVs have distinctive characteristic that make them unique. To demonstrate, the Hyundai Palisade is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 287 horsepower and the Honda Pilot is fueled by a 3.8-liter V6 engine with 285 horsepower. In addition to that , the new Hyundai Palisade's max towing capacity is 5,000 lbs, and the 2025 Honda Pilot's base max towing capacity is 3,500 lbs. As if that's not enough, the Palisade comes standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display and the Pilot comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen display. To further compare the Hyundai Palisade vs Honda Pilot, keep reading. 

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5


Hyundai Palisade vs Honda Pilot Dimensions

When comparing dimensions, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade is slightly larger than the 2025 Honda Pilot. The Palisade provides ample space with 44.2 inches of front legroom, 43 inches in the second row, and 32.1 inches in the third. In contrast, the Honda Pilot offers 41.0 inches of legroom up front, 40.8 inches in the second row, and 32.5 inches in the third row.

In terms of cargo capacity, the Honda Pilot barely edges ahead. It offers 87.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row, while the Hyundai Palisade delivers 86.7 cubic feet.

As for exterior dimensions, the Hyundai Palisade takes the lead with a wheelbase of 116.9 inches, an overall length of 199.2 inches, and a width of 78 inches. Meanwhile, the Honda Pilot measures 113.8 inches in wheelbase, 199.9 inches in length, and 78.5 inches in width.

Ground clearance is another area where the Palisade has a slight advantage, standing at 8 inches compared to the Pilot's 7.3 inches.

Overall, both the 2025 Hyundai Palisade and Honda Pilot offer spacious cabins, but the Palisade generally boasts larger dimensions, making it the more sizable option.

Hyundai Palisade vs Honda Pilot: Which SUV Packs More Power

Exploring the performance, the Hyundai Palisade offers simliar power to the  Honda Pilot. To be clear, while both SUVs feature beefy V6 engines, the Hyundai Palisade produces 287 horsepower, and the Honda Pilot churns out 285 horsepower. 

In relation to the torque, the both the Hyundai Palisade and the Honda Pilot  can successfully get up to 262 lb.-ft. of torque @ 5,200 rpm. 

In relation to the transmission, theHyundai Palisade features an 8-speed automatic transmission and the Honda Pilot offers a 10-speed automatic transmission. 

When regarding the fuel-economy, the Honda Pilot can get up to 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, while the Honda Palisade can get up to 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. 

Max towing capacity is another point of comparison. At the base level, the Hyundai Palisade can tow up to 5,000 lbs, and the Honda Pilot can tow up to 3,500 lbs. However, the AWD version of the Honda Pilot can tow up to 5,000 lbs. 

In short, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade surpasses the Honda Pilot in horsepower and towing.

Hyundai Palisade vs Honda Pilot Technology 

Inside, technology plays a key role in deciding between the Hyundai Palisade and the Honda Pilot. 

To prove it, take a glance at the touchscreen. The Hyundai Palisade's touchscreen is 12.3-inches and the Honda Pilot touchscreen is 7-inches. However the Honda Pilot comes available with a 10.2-inch touchscreen display. 

As far as speakers go, the Hyundai Palisade base model offers six speakers, and the Honda Pilot base model offers seven speakers. At the higher end of the spectrum, the Hyundai Palisade comes available  with 12 speakers, and the Honda Pilot comes available with the option of 9-speakers and 12-speakers. 

Hyundai Palisade vs Honda Pilot Safety  Features

Safety is a top priority in the Hyundai Palisade and the Honda Pilot. The Hyundai Palisade offers Smart Sense and the Honda Pilot offers Honda Sensing® Technologies. Both SUVS offer the following advanced driver assist features:
  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection and Junction Turning (FCA-Ped)
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
  • Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
  • Parking Distance Warning - Reverse
  • Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
  • High Beam Assist (HBA)

Hyundai Palisade vs Honda Pilot Warranty

When discussing the warranty, the Hyundai Palisade comes standard with a 10-year/100,000 mile warranty limited time powertrain warranty and the 2025 Honda Pilot comes standard with a 5-year/60,000 mile limited time powertrain warranty. As far as the new vehicle warranty, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade offers a 5-year/60,000 mile limited time new vehicle warranty, and the Honda Pilot features a 3-year/36,000 mile limited new vehicle warranty.

Hyundai Palisade vs Honda Pilot: Final Decision

In summary, although the  Honda Pilot offers a solid range of features and capabilities, the Hyundai Palisade leads the pack. Right from the base model, the Palisade boasts an impressive 5,000-lb towing capacity, 291 horsepower, and 262 lb.-ft. of torque. Additionally, it comes equipped with a generous 12.3-inch touchscreen display as standard, further enhancing its appeal. To see and drive the new 2025 Hyundai Palisade call, apply online, or stop by 3703 Northlake Blvd Lake Park, FL 33403, call 888-231-0687

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