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A hearty SUV can be an excellent addition to your automotive family. At Ira Honda Saco, we know that choosing the right vehicle can be time consuming, which is why we’ve written a thorough comparison between the Honda Pilot vs Ford Explorer. We look forward to our customers in Saco, Portland, and Scarborough, ME, learning the quick facts that’ll help make quick work of their purchasing decisions.
An important part of the SUV driving experience is having adequate interior cabin space for you and your passengers. While the comfort that comes from generous space seems like an obvious benefit, it especially becomes important when your traditional trips turn into long road trips or just extended drives. You’ll want, and need, a cabin that provides appropriate space for everyone.
Starting with the Pilot, here are the hard measurements:
Now in contrast, are the measurements for the Explorer:
What we discover in these measurements is that these vehicles have different strengths. Aside from the measurements for legroom, both the Pilot and Explorer are plenty neck-in-neck for the top spot. The Pilot clearly dominates shoulder room, giving its passengers the freedom of movement inside the cabin. When we take a second look at legroom measurements, it’s really only the first row of the Explorer that has the lead over the Pilot. Both have generous space for a passenger to stretch out their legs in the back rows.
Now that we’ve looked at how your passengers are going to feel inside your cabin, the question turns towards your stuff. Having an SUV means that there’s always the possibility of taking it out on long adventures, or simple trips to the woods or the beach. In any of those situations, you’ll want to be able to bring your kit. Let’s see how the Pilot and Explorer stack up against each other here:
Pilot
Explorer
You’ll be able to bring your large pieces of equipment in the Pilot without issue if it’s just you and a passenger. Depending on how many passengers are on board, you might have to shift your cargo expectations towards smaller necessities. You can drive with confidence knowing that you’ll never have to sacrifice a piece of equipment due to space.
The Pilot comes with an EPA-estimated MPG of 20 city/27 highway.1 The Explorer, on the other hand, comes with an EPA-estimated MPG of 20 city/28 highway. While the Explorer looks to have the advantage here, it is only stronger by a single digit. With the Pilot, we know that it can easily navigate both the city and the longer highway trips.
Now that our customers in Saco, Portland, and Scarborough, Maine, have read our comprehensive Honda Pilot vs Ford Explorer comparison, we think you’ll agree that the Pilot is the optimal vehicle. Now is the perfect time to come schedule a Pilot test drive of your own with us at Ira Honda Saco.
1 20 city/27 highway/23 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/26 highway/22 combined mpg rating for non-TrailSport AWD trims. 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for TrailSport. Based on 2022 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
