- Newest year: 2015
- Gas
- Small SUVs
- Same as 2014
2009-2015 Honda Pilot MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2015 Honda Pilot at a glance
The 2009-2015 Honda Pilot covers 7 model years in the EPA database (14 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $3,190 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014; 2015 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
2009-2015 Honda Pilot by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,190–$3,290 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,190–$3,290 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,190–$3,290 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,190–$3,290 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,460–$3,570 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | First year |
What the 2015 Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$266
$3,190 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.32
Per 100 miles
$21.27
Five years
$15,950
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$200more a year
Class median $2,990 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Honda Pilot MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Honda Pilot as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,190 |
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,290 |
2014 Honda Pilot MPG
20 MPG · $3,190–$3,290/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,190.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,190 |
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,290 |
2013 Honda Pilot MPG
20 MPG · $3,190–$3,290/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,190.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,190 |
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,290 |
2012 Honda Pilot MPG
20 MPG · $3,190–$3,290/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,460 to $3,190, $270 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,190 |
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,290 |
2011 Honda Pilot MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,460–$3,570/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,460, $20 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,460 |
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,570 |
2010 Honda Pilot MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2009 Honda Pilot MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,340 in California and $2,780 in Texas, a $1,560 difference.
- California $4,340
- Washington $4,020
- New York $3,190
- Florida $3,020
- Texas $2,780
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2003-2008 (YF1)
- 2009-2015 (2nd gen)
- 2016-2022 (3rd gen)
- 2023-2026 (4th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2015 Honda Pilot get?
EPA rates the 2009-2015 Honda Pilot at 18–20 MPG combined across 14 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (18 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2015 Honda Pilot?
The Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2015 Honda Pilot?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. In 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2009-2015 Honda Pilot compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2008 Honda Pilot) is rated 17–18 MPG combined and costs $3,630–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2009-2015 model is rated 18–20 MPG and costs $3,190–$3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Honda Pilot per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,190 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,190–$3,290 a year. That is a $100 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Honda Pilot 100 miles?
About $21.27 per 100 miles for the Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.27 and $21.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2015 Honda Pilot more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2015 Honda Pilot compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,190 a year to fuel, $200 more than the class median of $2,990, and less than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 188 rated small SUV configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 Honda Pilot different from the 2014 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2014 and 2015: 2 configurations rated 20 MPG combined. See the 2014 Honda Pilot for that year.