2018 Ford Explorer vs 2018 Honda Pilot

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The 2018 Ford Explorer and the 2018 Honda Pilot are both three-row sport utility vehicles popular with large families. However, you may be wondering which SUV is best for you. So we have put together a side by side comparison of both SUVs to help you decide.

Interior Spaciousness

The 2018 Ford Explorer offers a plush cabin with seating for up to seven people in three rows. Headroom in the Explorer is generous with 41.4 inches in the first row, 40.6 inches in the second row and 37.8 inches in the third row. Legroom in the 2018 Ford Explorer is also spacious with 42.9 inches in the first row, 39.5 inches in the second row and 33.3 inches in the third row. The 2018 Honda Pilot offers 40.1 inches in the first row for headroom, 40.1 in the second row and 38.9 inches in the third row. For legroom, the 2018 Honda Pilot offers 40.9 inches in the first row, 38.4 inches in the second row and 31.9 inches in the third row. When it comes to headroom and legroom comfort, the 2018 Ford Explorer offers more space for both the driver and the passengers.

Safety

The 2018 Ford Explorer offers an expansive list of standard safety features which includes AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control,™ Safety Canopy® System, Front Passenger Knee Airbag, SOS Post-Crash Alert System,™ Traction control and a Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children (LATCH) System. The 2018 Honda Pilot offers standard safety features such as Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Advanced Front Airbags and 3-Point Seat Belts at all seating positions. While both the Explorer and the Pilot offer an array of safety features, the 2018 Ford Explorer gives you more advanced standard safety features than the 2018 Honda Pilot.

Performance

The 2018 Ford Explorer offers a 3.5 Liter Ecoboost engine that combines turbocharging and direct injection that puts out a class leading 365 horsepower. The 2018 Honda Pilot's most powerful engine is a 3.5 Liter V-6 that puts out 280 horsepower. Overall, the 2018 Ford Explorer's Ecoboost engine offers 85 more horsepower than the most powerful offering from the 2018 Honda Pilot.

To see how the 2018 Ford Explorer compares against the 2018 Honda Pilot, contact the friendly sales staff at Mountain View Ford to schedule a test drive today.

MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Starting at MSRP refers to the base model, optional equipment not included. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, see your dealer.

All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.