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2023-2026 Honda Pilot MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 20–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2023-2026 Honda Pilot at a glance
The 2023-2026 Honda Pilot covers 4 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 20–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $2,910 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2025 and 2026; 2024 repeat the values of the year before.
2023-2026 Honda Pilot by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $2,910–$3,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $2,910–$3,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $2,910–$3,270 | Same EPA ratings as 2023 |
| 2023 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $2,910–$3,270 | First year |
What the 2026 Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$243
$2,910 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.85
Per 100 miles
$19.40
Five years
$14,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$200less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Honda Pilot MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,910.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,910 |
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Touring/Elite/Black | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,120 |
| TrailSport | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,280 |
2025 Honda Pilot MPG
20–22 MPG · $2,910–$3,280/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,910.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,910 |
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Touring/Elite/Black | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,120 |
| TrailSport | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,280 |
2024 Honda Pilot MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2023
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2024 Honda Pilot as for the 2023 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2023 section above.See 2023
2023 Honda Pilot MPG
20–22 MPG · $2,910–$3,270/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,910 |
| Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Touring/Elite/Black | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,120 |
| TrailSport | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $3,960 in California and $2,540 in Texas, a $1,420 difference.
- California $3,960
- Washington $3,670
- New York $2,910
- Florida $2,750
- Texas $2,540
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 standard 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 2023-2026 Honda Pilot get?
EPA rates the 2023-2026 Honda Pilot at 20–22 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2023-2026 Honda Pilot?
Every model year of the 2023-2026 Honda Pilot tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2023-2026 Honda Pilot?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2025 and 2026. In 2024 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2023-2026 Honda Pilot compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2016-2022 Honda Pilot) is rated 21–23 MPG combined and costs $2,880–$3,110 a year to fuel; the 2023-2026 model is rated 20–22 MPG and costs $2,910–$3,280 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 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 $2,910 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,910–$3,280 a year. That is a $370 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Honda Pilot 100 miles?
About $19.40 per 100 miles for the Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.40 and $21.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Honda Pilot more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2026 Honda Pilot compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Pilot 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,910 a year to fuel, $200 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 299 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Honda Pilot different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,910. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2026 against 4 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Honda Pilot for that year.