Honda Pilot vs Jeep Wrangler

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

Vehicles

2026 Honda Pilot

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2026 Jeep Wrangler

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Overview

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Jeep WranglerSport
Selected trim	Sport 2WD	Sport
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	four wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	10-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Jeep WranglerSport
MSRP	$42,195	$35,595 (best)
Lowest listing price	$24,120 (best)	$25,803
Median listing price	$44,472 (best)	$48,325
Highest listing price	$57,267	$55,500 (best)
For sale now	9	48 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Jeep WranglerSport
Combined MPG	22 MPG (best)	19 MPG
City MPG	19 MPG (best)	17 MPG
Highway MPG	27 MPG (best)	23 MPG
Fuel tank	19 gal (best)	17.5 gal

Performance

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Jeep WranglerSport
Horsepower	285 hp	285 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft (best)	260 lb-ft
Engine size	3.5 L	3.6 L (best)
Cylinders	V6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Jeep WranglerSport
Seating	8 seats (best)	4 seats
Doors	4 (best)	2
Cargo volume	—	31.7 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs (best)	2,000 lbs
Curb weight	4,336 lbs	4,012 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	9.7 in (best)
Wheelbase	114 in (best)	96.8 in
Length	200.1 in (best)	166.8 in
Width	79 in (best)	73.9 in
Height	71 in	73.6 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Jeep WranglerSport
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 ★ (best)	3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	1	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.

Trim	Honda Pilot	Jeep Wrangler
1	Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Sport $35,595 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP	Sport $38,600 MSRP
3	EX-L $44,495 MSRP	Sport S $39,345 MSRP
4	EX-L $46,595 MSRP	Sport S $41,000 MSRP
5	TrailSport AWD $50,395 MSRP	Willys $43,415 MSRP
6	Touring $51,095 MSRP	Willys $44,500 MSRP
7	Touring S $52,295 MSRP	Rubicon $45,375 MSRP
8	Elite $53,495 MSRP	Rubicon $49,300 MSRP
9	Black Edition AWD $54,995 MSRP	85th Anniversary Edition $46,800 MSRP
10	—	Willys 41 $48,300 MSRP
11	—	Sahara $48,470 MSRP
12	—	Sport RHD $49,350 MSRP
13	—	Rubicon X $55,325 MSRP
14	—	Rubicon X $59,995 MSRP
15	—	Moab 392 $79,995 MSRP