Choosing the dynamic Honda Pilot means that you’ll have an unparalleled combination of performance, safety, versatility, value, and innovative technology. Speaking of performance, one area in particular that the Pilot is known for is its exceptional fuel efficiency. If you’ve been curious about what kinda of MPG the Pilot gets – you’re in luck! Germain Honda of Beavercreek has created this handy Honda Pilot MPG guide that covers the city, highway, and combined fuel economy ratings for this popular SUV. You’ll see why more and more drivers continue to choose the Pilot over the competition.
|
Horsepower |
2WD MPG (city / highway / combined)* |
AWD MPG (city / highway / combined)* |
Towing Capacity (2WD / AWD) |
| Pilot Sport |
285 |
19 / 27 / 22 |
19 / 25 / 21 |
3,500 lbs / 5,000 lbs |
| Pilot EX-L |
285 |
19 / 27 / 22 |
19 / 25 / 21 |
3,500 lbs / 5,000 lbs |
| Pilot TrailSport |
285 |
— |
18 / 23 / 20 |
NA / 5,000 lbs |
| Pilot Touring |
285 |
19 / 27 / 22 |
19 / 25 / 21 |
3,500 lbs / 5,000 lbs |
| Pilot Elite |
285 |
— |
19 / 25 / 21 |
NA / 5,000 lbs |
| Pilot Black Edition |
285 |
— |
19 / 25 / 21 |
NA / 5,000 lbs |
Since Honda decided against offering an underpowered base engine, as a lot of manufacturers do, the 3.5-liter V6 is standard on the Pilot. As you can see in the table above, there isn’t really a huge difference between the different configurations in terms of fuel economy. This is good news for anyone considering opting for its capable all-wheel drive system but have concerns about the impact it will have on fuel economy. According to the EPA, this adds up to a difference in fuel expenditure of about $100 per year under average driving conditions over 15,000 miles. The one outlier is the TrailSport trim. The TrailSport is built for off-roading and its extra equipment like skid plates adds weight. Although the TrailSport is the heaviest Pilot, it isn’t by much. The big difference that impacts fuel economy is the heavy off-road tires that come with it. Wheel weight matters more than weight elsewhere on a vehicle and this demonstrates that principle. It isn’t a huge difference and if you’re interested in taking your Pilot off-road, you’ll be glad to have those tires.
Honda Pilot Eco Assist™ System
The Pilot offers a number of features that help with fuel economy. Lightweight construction techniques are one of these and its advanced 10-speed automatic transmission is another. One of the more dramatic ways to improve fuel economy is the standard Eco Assist™ System. This system, when activated, will adjust throttle response and remap transmission shift points in order to squeeze a bit more fuel economy out of the Pilot. Honda estimates that the system gets an estimated 9% (averaged across the whole Honda line) better fuel economy than Normal mode under average driving conditions. It’s a good way to literally get more out of your Honda vehicle.
*19 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for non-TrailSport AWD trims. 18 city/23 highway/20 combined mpg rating for TrailSport. Based on 2025 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
