Honda Pilot vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Pilot and Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Pilot and the Toyota FJ Cruiser.
When comparing the Honda Pilot's and the Toyota FJ Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the Honda Pilot has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Toyota FJ Cruiser has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Pilot's and the Toyota FJ Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the Honda Pilot is a better car than the Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Pricing: A used 2014 Honda Pilot ranges from $9,397 to $19,998 while a used 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser is priced between $21,055 to $39,996.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Pilot’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Toyota FJ Cruiser base engine makes 260 horsepower. The Pilot is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles. The FJ Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 380 miles. This gives the Honda Pilot the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Pilot has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,670
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$28,488
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,995 - $34,485
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,680
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,328
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$20,150 - $27,680
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,625
Price Range:
$9,397 - $19,998
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$14,412
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$9,446 - $22,904
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
187
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
133,075
# Good or Great Deals:
67
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,631
Price Range:
$21,055 - $39,996
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$12,991
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$9,216 - $30,631
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
69
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
104,196
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota FJ Cruiser Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Pilot
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.3 - 3.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
69.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota FJ Cruiser
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.1 - 4.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
95.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 16.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 16.6
Honda Pilot Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 39Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 39Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 39Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 39Ranking
16 out of / 39Ranking
16 out of / 39Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 39Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 34Ranking
19 out of / 39Ranking
19 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 30Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
25 out of / 39Ranking
26 out of / 39Ranking
26 out of / 39Ranking
29 out of / 67Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
42 out of / 67Ranking
50 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 59Toyota FJ Cruiser Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Pilot Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, EX-L w/DVD, EX-L w/Navi, LX, Touring
Toyota FJ Cruiser Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
253 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
271 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 525 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 380 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.2 inches
Cargo Space:
18 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
171.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
27.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
66.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4299 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
71 inches
Length:
191.4 inches
Wheelbase:
109.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4079 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
71.3 inches
Length:
183.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Brown
Dark Amber Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Dark Cherry Pearl
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Cement Gray
Red
Magma
Silver
Not available
White
Iceberg
Beige
Quicksand
Green
Army Green
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Black
Dark Charcoal
