Comments on: Honda Pilot Gas Mileage

By: Not-happy

Not-happy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:40:08 +0000

I just bought a used 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L with 45,000 miles and mix of local and highway driving (120miles one way trip) gave me 14mpg, 15.5mpg. Very unhappy.

By: mpg-o-editor

mpg-o-editor — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:06:55 +0000

@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.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:57:16 +0000

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

By: mpg-o-editor

mpg-o-editor — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:59:10 +0000

@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?

By: Ian

Ian — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:32:27 +0000

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

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:42:24 +0000

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.

By: rafael

rafael — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:27:21 +0000

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.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:13:21 +0000

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.

By: Michael Blaue

Michael Blaue — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:09:32 +0000

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!

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:13:57 +0000

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