BMW X1 vs Honda Pilot

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2026 BMW X1

Trim

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2026 Honda Pilot

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Overview

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Selected trim	xDrive28i	Sport 2WD
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	10-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Honda PilotSport 2WD
MSRP	$42,800	$42,195 (best)
Lowest listing price	$48,347	$24,120 (best)
Median listing price	$49,862	$44,472 (best)
Highest listing price	$52,887 (best)	$57,267
For sale now	6	9 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Combined MPG	28 MPG (best)	22 MPG
City MPG	24 MPG (best)	19 MPG
Highway MPG	33 MPG (best)	27 MPG
Fuel tank	14.3 gal	19 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Horsepower	241 hp	285 hp (best)
Torque	295 lb-ft (best)	262 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	3.5 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	V6

Size & capability

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Seating	5 seats	8 seats (best)
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	57.2 cu ft (best)	—
Towing capacity	—	3,500 lbs (best)
Payload	994 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,750 lbs (best)	4,336 lbs
Ground clearance	8.1 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	106 in	114 in (best)
Length	177.2 in	200.1 in (best)
Width	72.6 in	79 in (best)
Height	64.6 in	71 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Honda PilotSport 2WD
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	1 (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	BMW X1	Honda Pilot
1	xDrive28i $42,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	M35i $51,900 MSRP	Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP
3	—	EX-L $44,495 MSRP
4	—	EX-L $46,595 MSRP
5	—	TrailSport AWD $50,395 MSRP
6	—	Touring $51,095 MSRP
7	—	Touring S $52,295 MSRP
8	—	Elite $53,495 MSRP
9	—	Black Edition AWD $54,995 MSRP