Honda Pilot vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification Honda Pilot Cadillac Escalade
Brand Honda Cadillac
Model Pilot Escalade
Year 2026 2026
Type Suv
Body Style 5-door mid-size 3-row suv SUV

Pricing

Specification Honda Pilot Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $50,595 $123,295
MSRP $50,595 $123,295
Dealer Price $48,900 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification Honda Pilot Cadillac Escalade
Engine 3.5L DOHC 24-Valve V6 Engine with Direct Injection 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower 285 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 262 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph 6.9s 0-60 mph estimate 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 115 mph 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Honda Pilot Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Permitted (87 Octane) Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) 0 miles N/A
Emissions LEV4-SULEV30 Certified Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery Conventional 12V Battery with Idle-Stop System 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging Not Applicable N/A

Ratings

Specification Honda Pilot Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 8.7/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 0 1520
Performance Score 8.2 9.3
Comfort Score 8.9 9.9
Safety Score Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 7.0
Technology Score 8.8 9.9
Value Score 9.0

Verdict

Specification Honda Pilot Cadillac Escalade
Pros i-VTM4 AWD system with Trail Torque Logic and steel skid plates delivers genuine off-pavement trail capability; Upgraded... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons Fuel economy (18 City / 23 Highway MPG) is slightly lower than non-trail-oriented 3-row crossover competitors; Naturally... 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...