Honda HR-V vs. Honda Pilot
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda HR-V and Honda Pilot contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda HR-V and the Honda Pilot.
When we compare the Honda HR-V's and the Honda Pilot's specifications and ratings, the Honda HR-V has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Honda Pilot has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda HR-V's and the Honda Pilot's specifications and ratings, the Honda HR-V is a better car than the Honda Pilot.
Pricing: A used 2026 Honda HR-V ranges from $26,788 to $34,128 while a used 2025 Honda Pilot is priced between $39,313 to $53,331. For a new model, the Honda HR-V's price is between $27,595 and $33,400, with the Honda Pilot priced between $43,749 and $56,483.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda HR-V loses 33.9 percent of its value and the Honda Pilot loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the Honda HR-V retains 14.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda Pilot.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda HR-V’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Honda Pilot base engine makes 285 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Pilot, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Honda HR-V, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda HR-V and the Honda Pilot have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
27595 - 33400
Starting MSRP:
26200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21600 - 38900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
43749 - 56483
Starting MSRP:
40200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
38382
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
31990 - 43000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30386
Price Range:
26788 - 34128
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
32681
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
28663 - 44719
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
46219
Price Range:
39313 - 53331
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
45804
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
36966 - 59949
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2554
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12645
# Good or Great Deals:
198
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
9018
Depreciation %:
0.34420449
Resale Value $:
17182
Residual Value %:
0.65579551
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.42521964
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.34201311 - 0.47626721
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
19573
Depreciation %:
0.48688218
Resale Value $:
20627
Residual Value %:
0.51311782
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.48432299
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.30530799 - 0.56163117
Honda HR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda HR-V
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Pilot
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.7 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.401
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
39.21854441461925
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 39.2
Honda HR-V Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 66Ranking
4 out of / 66Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
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18 out of / 66Ranking
40 out of / 66Ranking
45 out of / 66Ranking
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54 out of / 66Ranking
57 out of / 66Honda Pilot Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 33Ranking
5 out of / 33Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 33Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 66Ranking
7 out of / 33Ranking
7 out of / 33Ranking
8 out of / 66Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 66Ranking
9 out of / 66Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 66Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
16 out of / 66Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
18 out of / 33Ranking
19 out of / 33Ranking
19 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 66Ranking
20 out of / 33Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
22 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 54Ranking
23 out of / 33Ranking
23 out of / 33Ranking
26 out of / 33Ranking
34 out of / 66Ranking
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44 out of / 66Ranking
50 out of / 54Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda HR-V Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport
Honda Pilot Trim Levels
Black Edition, Elite, EX-L, EX-L+, Sport, Touring, Touring+, TrailSport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
24.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.7 inches
Cargo Space:
18.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
177 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3159 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
179.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4313 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
71 inches
Length:
199.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Green
Nordic Forest Pearl
Silver
Solar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Sonic Gray Pearl
Green
Not available
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Red
Radiant Red Metallic II
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
