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2016 Honda Pilot MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Honda Pilot is a small SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 23 MPG. That's up 3 MPG from the 2015 model. Among 60 small SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 36th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #36 of 60 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Honda Pilot's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 2016 Small SUVs

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1BYD e672 MPGe $1,269
2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
5Honda HR-V31 MPG $1,500
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36Honda Pilot23 MPG $2,022
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60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800

2016 PilotOther small SUVsClass median: $1,956/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Pilot MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic Pilot 2WD	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Pilot 2WD	Gas	19 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic Pilot 4WD	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Pilot 4WD	Gas	18 MPG	25 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 388 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2016 Honda Pilot vs. rivals

vs Nissan Pathfinder 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sportage 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Santa Fe 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sorento 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sorento saves $84/yr vs Ford Edge 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Edge saves $84/yr vs Mazda CX-9 24 MPG · $1,938/yr CX-9 saves $84/yr vs Toyota Highlander 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Pilot saves $92/yr vs Dodge Journey 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Pilot saves $193/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Honda Pilot?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 21 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Honda Pilot use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Honda Pilot?