The Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot: Ready for Takeoff
An exceptional vehicle in its own right, the Ford Explorer is the perfect SUV for any stylish driver and family. It perfectly balances performance, comfort, convenience, and utility, without sacrificing any of these things. What most people don’t know about the Explorer is that it comes packed with a lot of the same premium features you’d expect from more upscale models, all without having to pay twice as much.
While other automotive brands promise to deliver that same combination, do they uphold themselves well enough to compare with the Explorer? Let’s take a look at how the Honda Pilot fares against the Ford Explorer, here at your Mississauga Ford dealer.
Performance
 2019 Ford Explorer Limited (starting at $50,499) |
 2019 Honda Pilot Touring 7P (starting at $52,490) |
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|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 | 3.5L i-VTEC® V6 |
| DRIVE TYPE | 4×4 | All-wheel Drive |
| HORSEPOWER (hp) | 290 @ 6,500RPM | 280 @ 6,000RPM |
| TORQUE (lb-ft) | 255 @ 4,000RPM | 262 @ 4,700RPM |
| FUEL ECONOMY city/hwy/combined (L/100km) |
13.1/9.2/11.4 | 12.4/9.3/11 |
| TRACTION CONTROL | Terrain Management System ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
Interior & Technology
2019 Ford Explorer Limited (starting at $50,499) |
2019 Honda Pilot Touring 7P (starting at $52,490) |
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|---|---|---|
| INTERIOR CARGO VOLUME (L) | 595 | 524 |
| FRONT LEGROOM (mm) | 1,090 | 1,040 |
| REAR LEGROOM (mm) | 1,003 | 976 |
| AUDIO SYSTEM | Premium 12-speaker Sony | 11-speaker Performance |
| REMOTE ENGINE START | Smart device and keyfob | Keyfob |
The Verdict
At first glance, it looks like both the Explorer and the Pilot fare very similarly with each other. So what still makes the Explorer excel in comparison? Value. You can get better performance, similar fuel efficiency, and a lot of extra premium features with the Ford Explorer, all at just $2,000 less than the Honda Pilot. Ford’s proven over time that you can get everything you ever need in a full-size premium SUV, without having to spend extra for the added luxuries.
Test drive the Ford Explorer, today!