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GMC Envoy vs Honda Pilot

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

Vehicles

GMC logo

2009 GMC Envoy

Honda logo

2026 Honda Pilot

Overview

SpecGMC EnvoySLEHonda PilotSport
Selected trimSLESport
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic10-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20092026

Pricing & market

SpecGMC EnvoySLEHonda PilotSport
MSRP$30,625 (best)$42,395
Lowest listing price—$38,390 (best)
Median listing price—$45,770 (best)
Highest listing price—$54,567 (best)
For sale now012 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC EnvoySLEHonda PilotSport
Combined MPG16 MPG22 MPG (best)
City MPG14 MPG19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG20 MPG27 MPG (best)
Fuel tank22 gal (best)18.5 gal

Performance

SpecGMC EnvoySLEHonda PilotSport
Horsepower285 hp285 hp
Torque276 lb-ft (best)262 lb-ft
Engine size4.2 L (best)3.5 L
CylindersI6V6

Size & capability

SpecGMC EnvoySLEHonda PilotSport
Seating5 seats8 seats (best)
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume80.1 cu ft87 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity5,800 lbs (best)3,500 lbs
Payload1,146 lbs (best)—
Curb weight4,404 lbs4,336 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8 in (best)7.3 in
Wheelbase113 in113.8 in (best)
Length191.6 in200.1 in (best)
Width74.7 in78.5 in (best)
Height71.9 in (best)71 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC EnvoySLEHonda PilotSport
NHTSA overall—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)3 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)1

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.

TrimGMC EnvoyHonda Pilot
1

SLE

$30,625 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Sport

$42,395 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SLE

$32,760 MSRP

Sport

$44,495 MSRP

3

SLT

$33,480 MSRP

EX-L

$44,695 MSRP

4

SLT

$35,615 MSRP

EX-L

$46,795 MSRP

5

Denali

$36,535 MSRP

TrailSport

$50,595 MSRP

6

Denali

$38,670 MSRP

Touring

$51,295 MSRP

7—

Touring S

$52,295 MSRP

8—

Elite

$53,695 MSRP

9—

Black Edition

$55,195 MSRP

Live inventory

GMC Envoy vs Honda Pilot FAQ

Which is better: 2009 GMC Envoy or 2026 Honda Pilot?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2009 GMC Envoy vs 2026 Honda Pilot on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2009 GMC Envoy or 2026 Honda Pilot?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 GMC Envoy starts lower at $30,625. Live Honda Pilot listings start at $38,390.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2009 GMC Envoy or 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2009 GMC Envoy leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (30,625).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2009 GMC Envoy or 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
Which has better horsepower: 2009 GMC Envoy or 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2009 GMC Envoy leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
Which has better seats: 2009 GMC Envoy or 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on seats in this comparison (8).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2009 GMC Envoy or 2026 Honda Pilot?
The 2009 GMC Envoy leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (6,600).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2009 GMC Envoy vs 2026 Honda Pilot?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Pilot (5/5 NHTSA overall).