Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Veracruz

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

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2026 Honda Pilot

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2012 Hyundai Veracruz

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Overview

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Hyundai VeracruzGLS
Selected trim	Sport 2WD	GLS
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	10-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2012

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Hyundai VeracruzGLS
MSRP	$42,195	$28,345 (best)
Lowest listing price	$24,120 (best)	—
Median listing price	$44,472 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$57,267 (best)	—
For sale now	9 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Hyundai VeracruzGLS
Combined MPG	22 MPG (best)	19 MPG
City MPG	19 MPG (best)	17 MPG
Highway MPG	27 MPG (best)	22 MPG
Fuel tank	19 gal	20.6 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Hyundai VeracruzGLS
Horsepower	285 hp (best)	260 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft (best)	257 lb-ft
Engine size	3.5 L	3.8 L (best)
Cylinders	V6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Hyundai VeracruzGLS
Seating	8 seats (best)	7 seats
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	—	86.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs
Payload	—	1,466 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,336 lbs	4,266 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	8.1 in (best)
Wheelbase	114 in (best)	110.4 in
Length	200.1 in (best)	190.6 in
Width	79 in (best)	76.6 in
Height	71 in	71.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Hyundai VeracruzGLS
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	1	None reported (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	Honda Pilot	Hyundai Veracruz
1	Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)	GLS $28,345 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP	GLS $30,245 MSRP
3	EX-L $44,495 MSRP	Limited $34,495 MSRP
4	EX-L $46,595 MSRP	Limited $36,195 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	—