Compare 2025 Honda Pilot vs 2025 Ford Explorer
| 2025 Honda Pilot | 2025 Ford Explorer |
| Max Seating Capacity | |
| 8 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Second-Row Legroom | |
| 40.8 inches | 39.0 inches |
| Max Cargo Space | |
| 113.7 cubic feet * | 87.8 cubic feet |
| Stowable 2nd-Row Center Seat | |
| Available on select trims ** | Not available |
2025 Honda Pilot vs 2025 Ford Explorer
Serving Chattanooga, TN
Midsize crossover SUVs like the Honda Pilot and the Ford Explorer often sit at the top of the list for shoppers in need of a third row of seating. The 2025 Pilot and the 2025 Explorer have several updates to check out. What should you be aware of before making your next SUV purchase?
Performance
The 2025 Honda Pilot is offered in six trim levels, each powered by the same engine: a 285-horsepower V6, 3.5-liter engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The lower trim levels have standard front-wheel drive, with optional all-wheel drive. The top three trim levels come with standard all-wheel drive.
The 2025 Ford Explorer, on the other hand, has three trim levels. The standard engine for the first two trim levels is a turbo four-cylinder unit. For a premium, you can opt for a turbo V6. The turbo V6 is the only powertrain option for the top trim level. All trim levels have rear-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.
Appearance
The 2025 Pilot expresses its modern side from end to end. The model has a tall stance with a flat hood and roof. Over the side door panels, the lower perimeter has a crisp ledge. Dark molding runs from bumper to bumper. At the front, the LED-underscored headlights link to the top corners of the grille. The grille has a wide, honeycomb mesh pattern, and the lower bumper has a similar, tightly woven pattern.
The 2025 Ford Explorer has a subtly tapered roofline with deep, smooth contouring along the side doors. Dark molding runs from end to end across the Explorer's lower perimeter. The grille is rectangular and mates with horizontal headlights on its flanks.
Features
The Pilot is available with desired features like a heated windshield, heated seats in the first two rows, a household power outlet, a surround-view camera, a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel, a head-up display, a hands-free liftgate, a navigation system, a Bose sound system with 12 speakers, a wireless internet hotspot, driver's memory settings, an intercom system, a touch display screen with wireless smartphone app connections and more.
The Explorer's standard features include a touch display screen, a navigation system, a power liftgate, a three-zone climate control system, wireless smartphone app connections, and a few others.
Take a Test Drive at Economy Honda
Economy Honda is proud to be your source for more information about the 2025 Pilot. Contact our supportive sales team today, or visit our showroom soon.
Images are for illustration purposes only.
* Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus, where applicable, floor space between seating rows and seats in their forward-most and upright position.
