Poll: Honda Odyssey or Honda Pilot?
Today’s poll is all about family rivalries as we pit sibling against sibling. Which vehicle will come out the favorite? That’s your job to decide!
So, which family-friendly vehicle would YOU rather own, the Honda Odyssey minivan or this brand’s Pilot crossover? Both offer plenty of room, generous seating capacity and respectable fuel economy.
The sole engine offered in these vehicles is a 3.5-liter V6 that delivers 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Fuel is delivered directly to each cylinder’s combustion chamber via a fancy direct-injection system while Honda’s VTEC system controls the valves for enhanced performance and efficiency.
SEE ALSO: 2018 Honda Odyssey Review
Where their drivetrains differ is aft of the engine’s bellhousing. Pilots make do with a standard six-speed automatic transmission, with an available nine-ratio unit in higher-trim models. The Odyssey comes standard with a niner, but Touring and Elite variants feature a 10-speed automatic.
One advantage for the Pilot is available all-wheel drive with Intelligent Traction Management, which is ideal for a variety of difficult situations. Countering this, the Odyssey offers roughly 150 cubic feet of maximum cargo space, far more than the 84 mustered by its sibling.
As for pricing, both these vehicles are similarly affordable. The Pilot starts around $31,000, give or take a few bucks, while the Odyssey kicks off at about 30 grand.
Which of these versatile Hondas do YOU prefer? Which one would YOU rather own? Well, compare them here for even more information and make sure to vote in our poll!
Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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Mmmmmm I'll take the Pilot please.
I have a Taxi Business and I have 5 Vans 2 Toyota's & 3 Honda.The Toyota's are lighter and have more Road noise, and also goes through more Tires Then the Honda's do. My Customers say they like the quiet and smooth ride of Honda. And I like Driving the Honda better. I wish Toyota's Speed control leaver, It really Sucks