Comparisons · 2016

2016 Ford Explorer AWD vs 2016 Honda Pilot 4WD

The 2016 Honda Pilot 4WD has fewer NHTSA recalls (8 against 15). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2016 Honda Pilot 4WD leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 16 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Ford Explorer AWD11.2 l/100km
2016 Honda Pilot 4WD11.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Ford Explorer AWD265.9 g/km
2016 Honda Pilot 4WD262.8 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Ford Explorer AWD2,155.5 kg
2016 Honda Pilot 4WD1,978.1 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Ford Explorer AWD15
2016 Honda Pilot 4WD8
Owner complaints
2016 Ford Explorer AWD2,450
2016 Honda Pilot 4WD1,703
NCAP overall rating
2016 Ford Explorer AWD5
2016 Honda Pilot 4WD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Ford Explorer AWD2016 Honda Pilot 4WD
CO2265.9 g/km262.8 g/km
Complaints2,4501,703
Recall campaigns158
Combined11.2 l/100km11.2 l/100km
Cylinders46
Displacement3,500 cc3,500 cc
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Emission standardB5U2
Extra-urban9.1 l/100km9.4 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears69
Gross weight2,857.6 kg2,649.9 kg
Kerb weight2,155.5 kg1,978.1 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic 6-spd
Urban13.1 l/100km13.1 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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