2021 Honda Pilot vs 2021 Kia Sorento

The Honda Pilot is without a doubt the flagship crossover utility vehicle of the Honda lineup. Having been introduced all the way back for the 2003 model year, nearly two decades ago, it has had plenty of time to establish itself atop the midsize crossover segment. However, that is, admittedly, one of the steepest segments on the market. In fact, one of its biggest competitors through the years made its debut for the same exact model year. The Kia Sorento was a compact SUV back then, but it made the step up to the midsize crossover segment in 2009 with its second generation. Now, these two are fierce competitors within the segment, so let’s see how the 2021 Honda Pilot and 2021 Kia Sorento compare to one another today.

The Kia Sorento may be one of the biggest rivals to the Honda Pilot, but the table above highlights the fact that these two vehicles aren’t the most comparable comparison we’ve ever covered. Let’s go through the table row by row. We kicked things off with power, in which the Honda Pilot delivers an extra 89 horsepower more than the Kia Sorento. That’s a substantial advantage, and one you would almost certainly notice.

Of course, this does leave things open for the Kia Sorento to fire back with an advantage of its own, but the Pilot holds the different in fuel economy ratings to just giving up 3 miles per gallon combined across city and highway driving. That means the Sorento will save you some money at the gas pump in the long term, but is it worth giving up that much more?

Furthermore, is it worth giving up cargo space? Because the third row highlights the fact that the Pilot also offers almost 4 full cubic feet of extra space behind the rear seats for you to fill with whatever you need to bring along. Additionally, the Pilot can accommodate a whole extra passenger depending on its configuration.

If you can overlook the fuel economy difference, the Honda Pilot is the clear victor here. If you think you might be interested in a 2021 Honda Pilot of your own, be sure to get in touch with us right here at the sales desk today!