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.

- 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.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 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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