Honda HR-V vs. Pilot
2022 Honda HR-V vs. Pilot | Daytona Beach, FL
As you survey the 2022 Honda lineup, one question you may find yourself with is: “which Honda SUV is right for me?” At opposite ends of the available size spectrum you’ll find the crossover Honda HR-V and the three-row Pilot, each offering distinct advantages for different types of drivers. Discover what makes the 2022 HR-V and 2022 Pilot unique by reading this model comparison, crafted by the staff at Gary Yeomans Honda.
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2022 Honda HR-V vs. Pilot Engine Specs & Fuel Economy
What matters more to you: additional power or better fuel efficiency? The 2022 Honda HR-V is a stronger choice for you if you answered efficiency, while the 2022 Honda Pilot is a smart choice if more horsepower and 5,000 pounds maximum towing capacity appeals to you. Both models can be equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD).
2022 Honda HR-V
- Engine: 1.8L four-cylinder
- Transmission: CVT
- Horsepower: 141 HP
- Torque: 127 lb.-ft.
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 28/34* MPG
2022 Honda Pilot
- Engine: 3.5L V6
- Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
- Horsepower: 280 HP
- Torque: 262 lb.-ft.
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 20/27** MPG
2022 Honda HR-V vs. Pilot Exterior Design
Combine dashing good looks with functional features whether you choose the 2022 Honda HR-V or 2022 Honda Pilot.
Select exterior differences include:
- LED lights: The 2022 Honda Pilot includes standard LED low-beam headlights and LED fog lights. Full LED headlights are included on the Touring and Elite trims. The HR-V is equipped with projector-beam halogen headlights.
- Panoramic roof: Only the Pilot Elite gives you an expansive view of the stars above with the panoramic roof.
- Rear tailgate: While the HR-V includes a lightweight tailgate, the Pilot EX-L and above include a power tailgate. Select trims add hands-free access.
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®: Every Pilot trim includes this keyless entry and start and automatic locking system, while it’s included on the HR-V EX and EX-L trims only.
2022 Honda HR-V vs. Pilot Interior Design & Technology
The two-row 2022 Honda HR-V and three-row 2022 Honda Pilot are both designed to provide excellent passenger comfort, advanced connectivity, and uniquely customizable space.
Select interior and technology differences include:
- Second-row Magic Seat®: Only the 2022 Honda HR-V features the premier flexibility of the 60/40 split Magic Seat®, with the ability to flip the rear seat up or down to create the ideal cargo space.
- Front seats: The Honda Pilot includes a standard ten-way power driver’s seat, while the EX-L trim adds a four-way power front passenger’s seat. The HR-V features manually-adjustable front seats.
- Climate controls: Only the Pilot is available with ventilated front seats, heated second-row captain’s chairs, and tri-zone automatic climate control.
- Touchscreen and connectivity: The Pilot features a standard 8-inch touchscreen and Android Auto™/Apple CarPlay®, while the HR-V includes a standard 5-inch center screen or a 7-inch screen and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay in the Sport trim.
- Sound system: The most powerful Pilot sound system includes ten speakers with 590 watts of power, versus six speakers and 180 watts in the HR-V.
- Unique Pilot tech features: The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition and Honda HD digital traffic, advanced rear entertainment system with 10.2-inch screens, CabinTalk® in-car PA system, and a wireless phone charger are only available in the Honda Pilot.
2022 Honda HR-V vs. Pilot Size & Cargo Space
One of the primary differences between the 2022 Honda HR-V and the 2022 Honda Pilot is their size and seating capacity. The larger Pilot measures 196 inches long, and seats either seven or eight people, while the HR-V is 170.4 inches long and seats five. The Pilot boasts a maximum cargo capacity of 109 cubic feet — compared with up to 58.8 cubic feet in the HR-V.
A unique cargo feature of the HR-V is its fold-down front passenger’s seat, which creates room for items up to 8 feet long, and the fold-up Magic Seat® that creates almost 4 feet of vertical cargo room.
2022 Honda HR-V vs. Pilot Safety Options & Features
Another key difference between the 2022 Honda HR-V and 2022 Honda Pilot is their standard and available safety features. Every 2022 Pilot is equipped with Honda Sensing® — a suite of six advanced driver assist and safety technologies — while the 2022 HR-V includes Honda Sensing® in the EX trim level and above. The Pilot features a standard blind spot information system with cross traffic monitor, while the HR-V EX and EX-L include Honda LaneWatch™ with a camera view of the passenger’s side blind spot.