2026 Honda Pilot Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2026 Honda Pilot Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Honda Pilot gets 22 mpg combined on the 3.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 5,000 lbs, weighs 4,696 lbs, measures 200 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 20 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 22 mpg (19 city / 27 hwy)
- Best configuration: 3.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S10) · other 2026 trims rate 20–22 mpg combined
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- 3.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S10)
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
- Maximum when properly equipped
- Curb weight
- 4,696 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: PILOT TRAILSPORT 4DR SUV
- Length
- 200 in · 78.3 in wide · 72 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 113.8 in
- Fuel tank
- 19.5 gal
- NHTSA overall
- 5-star (2024)
2026 Honda Pilot trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 |
| Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 |
Detailed Specifications
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View details →Honda Pilot — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
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Honda Pilot — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Honda Pilot?
The Honda Pilot is EPA-rated at up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2022 model year.
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Honda Pilot?
When properly equipped, the Honda Pilot tows up to 5,000 lbs (AWD).
What engine does the 2026 Honda Pilot have?
The Honda Pilot uses a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Honda Pilot are covered here?
This page documents 39 verified Honda Pilot configurations across model years 2015–2026.
Which model year of the Honda Pilot is the most fuel efficient?
The 2022 Honda Pilot holds the highest combined rating at 23 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 20 MPG, a difference of 3 MPG (about 15%) across the 12 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Honda Pilot have?
Across every year on record the Honda Pilot uses one displacement, 3.5L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2026 Honda Pilot front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Honda Pilot appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on All-Wheel Drive.