The mid-size Honda Pilot SUV was introduced in the 2003 model year. While the Pilot’s gas mileage may not seem impressive at first glance – highway gas mileage ratings of twenty or so miles per gallon (MPG) in 4WD trim – it’s good to keep in mind that it’s an eight-passenger SUV.
The Pilot is propelled by a 3.5 liter V-6 that produces 244 horsepower. The model has not undergone a significant redesign since introduction, although it’s rumored that a redesign is right around the corner.
Honda Pilot Gas Mileage – 2003-2008
| Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Disp. | Fuel | Trans. | City | Hwy |
| 2008 | Honda | Pilot 2WD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 16 | 22 |
| 2008 | Honda | Pilot 4WD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 15 | 20 |
| 2007 | Honda | Pilot 2WD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 18 | 24 |
| 2007 | Honda | Pilot 4WD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 17 | 22 |
| 2006 | Honda | Pilot 2WD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 18 | 24 |
| 2006 | Honda | Pilot 4WD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 17 | 22 |
| 2005 | Honda | Pilot 4WD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 17 | 22 |
| 2004 | Honda | Pilot 4WD | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 17 | 22 |
| 2003 | Honda | Pilot | 6 cylinder | 3.5 liter | R | (L5) Auto | 17 | 22 |
Note: the EPA tweaked their testing procedure, starting with the 2008 model year, with the end result being that the 2008 MPG estimates are now lower than previous years. As always, YMMV.
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9 comments ↓
Our Pilot achieved 27 mpg hwy less than two weeks ago on a 1000 mile trip. I was following a moving truck. On a solo trip (approx. 425 miles) I averaged 23 mpg hwy. Hope this helps. 6-9-08
I have averaged 15.99 miles per gallon in my 2006 Honda Pilot 4×4! Can we say Ouch! My neighbor has a V10 4×4 Extended cab and averages 16 MPG!
If I baby it, I can get up to 24 mpg in my 2006 Honda Pilot (2WD) – that’s part hwy & part city driving. Not bad. Now, when my husband drives…it’s a different story! I’d say it averages 20. Still, not bad for it’s size.
My 2007 Honda Pilot 4wd makes 14mpg cty and 19mpg road.
Took to the shop and nothing wrong with it. But I am still satisfied with the car.
We just got 31.4 mpg on our last trip in our 2wd 06 pilot. That’s the best we’ve done so far but we average about 20 city and 28 hwy.
I drive a 2003 AWD Pilot and consistently achieve 12.5 mpg in warm weather and 10.4 in winter in 90% city & 10% hwy driving. 100% hwy driveing gives me 19.8 mpg. Honda has checked, rechecked & tuned & retuned the car with no changes recorded. I do notice however, that Shell gasoline gives me a consistent 9% better than any of the other retailers. Also, I am an easy driver & practice every eco-driving technique I know of.
Honda should be ashamed of themselves.
Ian
@Ian – Our 2003 4WD Pilot has over 140K on the clock. I know we score FAR better then that … although in town is tough (it is a big heavy AWD, after all).
I’ll runs some new tests and set benchmarks after its tuned up and the timing belt is replaced.
What’s your daily routine like? Have you ever considered using an aftermarket MPG gauge?
Editor,
In general, are your mileage figures (for any vehicle on your site) based at sea level? Can you refer me to any mpg altitude studies?
Steve
@Steve – all of MPGomatic’s road tests are conducted at relatively low altitudes, unless noted. Runs to the beach are tweeted in real time on summer weekends. I don’t have any altitude study links handy at the moment.
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