Comparisons · 2016

2016 Ford Explorer FWD vs 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD

The 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD has fewer NHTSA recalls (8 against 15). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2016 Honda Pilot 2WD leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 16 specifications compared.

Ford2016 Ford Explorer FWDFull specifications →vsHonda2016 Honda Pilot 2WDFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Ford Explorer FWD10.7 l/100km
2016 Honda Pilot 2WD10.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Ford Explorer FWD254.8 g/km
2016 Honda Pilot 2WD251.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Ford Explorer FWD2,155.5 kg
2016 Honda Pilot 2WD1,861 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Ford Explorer FWD15
2016 Honda Pilot 2WD8
Owner complaints
2016 Ford Explorer FWD2,450
2016 Honda Pilot 2WD1,703
NCAP overall rating
2016 Ford Explorer FWD5
2016 Honda Pilot 2WD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Ford Explorer FWD2016 Honda Pilot 2WD
CO2254.8 g/km251.7 g/km
Complaints2,4501,703
Recall campaigns158
Combined10.7 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Cylinders46
Displacement2,300 cc3,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardU2U2
Extra-urban8.7 l/100km8.7 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears69
Gross weight2,857.6 kg2,649.9 kg
Kerb weight2,155.5 kg1,861 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic 6-spd
Urban12.4 l/100km12.4 l/100km

More on these cars

2016 Ford Explorer FWDAll Ford model years2016 Honda Pilot 2WDAll Honda model years

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2016 Ford Explorer AWD vs 2016 Honda Pilot 4WD2016 Honda Pilot 2WD vs 2016 Hyundai Tucson FWD

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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