Petrol · 2003–2026

Honda Pilot

MPG, running costs and specs for the Honda Pilot. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 21 mpg, about $2,798 a year in the US.

Honda Pilot in grey
MPG
21 mpg
2026 official · 11.2 L/100km
A year's gas
$2,798
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
409 miles
73.8 L tank
Seats
8

What a Pilot costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$20.73 per 100 miles$2,798
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$32.93 per 100 km$3,622
Australia$2.41/L petrol$27.04 per 100 km$3,001
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£31.43 per 100 miles£2,200

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

YF5/YF6 (3rd generation), 2016–2022

Specs for the 2020 Honda Pilot LX AWD (US-market petrol; common base variant); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
Third generation (YF5)
Seats
8
Doors
4
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,991 mm
Width
1,996 mm
Height
1,793 mm
Wheelbase
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
185 mm
Turning circle
12 m
Kerb weight
1,913 kg
Boot
467 L
Boot, seats folded
2,374 L
Towing (braked)
2,268 kg

Engine

Engine
3.5 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,471 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
209 kW
Torque
355 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
11.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
73.8 L

Ownership

Tyres
245/60 R18
Spare wheel
Space saver

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

YF3/YF4 (2nd generation), 2009–2015

Specs for the 3.5 V6 EX-L 4WD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
YF3/YF4 (2nd generation)
Built
2009-2015
Seats
8
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,859 mm
Width
1,996 mm
Height
1,847 mm
Wheelbase
2,774 mm
Kerb weight
2,000 kg
Towing (braked)
2,041 kg

Engine

Engine
3.5 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,471 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
186 kW
Torque
342 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
79 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

YF1/YF2 (1st generation), 2003–2008

Specs for the 3.5 V6 4WD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
YF1/YF2 (1st generation)
Built
2003-2008
Seats
8
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Engine

Engine
3.5 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,471 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
179 kW
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
72 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2025Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2024Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2023Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2022Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2021Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2020Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2019Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2018Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2017Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2016Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2015Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2014Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2013Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2012Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2011Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2010Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2009Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2008Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2007Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2006Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2005Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2004Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2003Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—

Honda Pilot questions

What MPG does the Honda Pilot get?

The 2026 Honda Pilot gets 21 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (11.2 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Honda Pilot cost to run a year in the US?

About $2,798 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Honda Pilot go on a full tank?

About 409 miles (659 km) from its 73.8 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Honda Pilot tow?

2,268 kg braked, for the 2020 Honda Pilot LX AWD (US-market petrol; common base variant).

How big is the Honda Pilot's trunk?

467 L, for the 2020 Honda Pilot LX AWD (US-market petrol; common base variant).

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