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Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-90

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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2026 Mazda CX-90

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Overview

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDMazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select
Selected trimSport 2WD3.3 Turbo Select
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasmild hybrid
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDMazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select
MSRP$42,195$38,800 (best)
Lowest listing price$24,120 (best)—
Median listing price$44,472 (best)—
Highest listing price$57,267 (best)—
For sale now9 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDMazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select
Combined MPG22 MPG25 MPG (best)
City MPG19 MPG23 MPG (best)
Highway MPG27 MPG28 MPG (best)
Fuel tank19 gal (best)18.5 gal

Performance

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDMazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select
Horsepower285 hp (best)280 hp
Torque262 lb-ft332 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.5 L (best)3.3 L
CylindersV6I6

Size & capability

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDMazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select
Seating8 seats8 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume—74.2 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity3,500 lbs3,500 lbs
Curb weight4,336 lbs (best)4,846 lbs
Ground clearance—8 in (best)
Wheelbase114 in122.8 in (best)
Length200.1 in200.8 in (best)
Width79 in (best)78.5 in
Height71 in (best)68.3 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDMazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None 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.

TrimHonda PilotMazda CX-90
1

Sport 2WD

$42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)

3.3 Turbo Select

$38,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport AWD

$44,295 MSRP

3.3 Turbo Preferred

$42,950 MSRP

3

EX-L

$44,495 MSRP

3.3 Turbo Premium Sport

$46,980 MSRP

4

EX-L

$46,595 MSRP

3.3 Turbo Premium Plus

$50,270 MSRP

5

TrailSport AWD

$50,395 MSRP

PHEV Preferred

$50,495 MSRP

6

Touring

$51,095 MSRP

3.3 Turbo S Premium Sport

$53,940 MSRP

7

Touring S

$52,295 MSRP

PHEV Premium Sport

$55,300 MSRP

8

Elite

$53,495 MSRP

3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus

$57,370 MSRP

9

Black Edition AWD

$54,995 MSRP

PHEV Premium Plus

$58,500 MSRP

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