Honda Pilot MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Honda Pilot MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2003 to 2026.
Pilot MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 64 configurations of the Pilot. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
Pilot MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Pilot configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Pilot Fuel Economy Changed
Most years look a lot like the one before. These are the years where the EPA numbers moved in a way that matters if you're shopping for a used Pilot.
- 2016: The top combined rating rises to 23 MPG, up from 20 MPG the year before.
How the Pilot Compares
The EPA rated 55 full-size SUVs for 2026. The best Pilot version, at 21 MPG combined, ties for 28th with 5 other models of 55. Combined ratings in the class run from 14 to 37 MPG, with a median of 21. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Cherokee | 37 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota Grand Highlander | 36 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG |
| 4 | Hyundai Palisade | 34 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus TX | 27 MPG |
| 28 | Honda Pilot | 21 MPG |
What Does a Pilot Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Pilot, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Pilot MPG Questions
Which Pilot year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2017 to 2022 Pilot FWD holds the top EPA rating at 23 MPG combined (20 city, 27 highway). Among 2026 models, the Pilot FWD is rated at 22 MPG combined.
Does all-wheel drive hurt Pilot fuel economy?
A little. On the 2026 Pilot, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 22 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 21 MPG.
Why doesn't my Pilot match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 64 ratings for the Honda Pilot from 2003 to 2026. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov