pilot-vs-pathfinder

If you’re shopping for a capable SUV to accommodate the whole family, the 2021 Honda Pilot and 2020 Nissan Pathfinder should be at the top of your list. Each offers three-rows of seating and a wide selection of tech and safety features to keep everyone connected, entertained, and secure on Asheville roads. However, when you take a closer look, you’ll find that the new Honda Pilot has a more spacious interior, as well as more advanced safety systems. Learn more in this Pilot vs. Pathfinder comparison from Apple Tree Honda.

2021 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

2021 Honda Pilot LX

vs.

2020 Nissan Pathfinder S
Up to 8

Maximum Seating

Up to 7
109 cubic feet

Maximum Cargo Space

79.5 cubic feet
Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

N/A
Available

Apple Carplay®

Not Offered
Available

Android Auto™

Not Offered

Pathfinder or Pilot: Interior Dimensions 

Both the Pathfinder and Pilot are 3-row midsize SUVs, but the Honda SUV provides seating for up to eight, while the Nissan seats only seven. The Pilot also has more space in the cabin, granting even the passengers in the rear seats plenty of room to ride in comfort. If you value having enough space to carry all of the sports gear or camping supplies you need on your next adventure outside of Hendersonville, the Pilot wins here again with a greater cargo capacity than the Pathfinder. Review the interior dimension of both SUVs below:

2021 Honda Pilot LX Interior Dimensions

Passenger Space

  • Head Room (front/middle/rear) 40.1 inches / 40.2 inches / 38.9 inches
  • Leg Room (front/middle/rear) 40.9 inches / 38.4 inches / 31.9 inches
  • Shoulder Room (front/middle/rear) 62.0 inches / 62.0 inches / 57.6 inches
  • Hip Room (front/middle/rear) 59.1 inches / 57.3 inches / 44.6 inches

Cargo Space

  • Maximum Cargo Volume: 109 cubic feet

2020 Nissan Pathfinder S Interior Dimensions

Passenger Space

  • Head Room (front/middle/rear) 42.2 inches / 39.4 inches / 37.8 inches
  • Leg Room (front/middle/rear) 42.2 inches / 41.7 inches / 19.8 inches
  • Shoulder Room (front/middle/rear) 60.9 inches / 60.4 inches / 57.1 inches
  • Hip Room (front/middle/rear) 56.8 inches / 56.0 inches / 42.0 inches

Cargo Space

  • Maximum Cargo Volume: 79.5 cubic feet

Pathfinder or Pilot: Safety Features

Whether you choose the Pathfinder or Pilot, you will have access to a variety of features designed to keep everyone safe on the roads in and around Johnson City. The entry-level Honda Pilot LX, along with all of the other available Pilot trim levels, come standard with Honda Sensing®. This safety suite includes many advanced driver assist systems that are not offered with the base-model Pathfinder S. Honda Sensing® safety features include:

Test Drive the Honda Pilot Today at Apple Tree Honda

Now that you’ve read our Pilot vs. Pathfinder comparison, it’s time to schedule a test drive at Apple Tree Honda to experience all that this Honda SUV has to offer. Check out the 2021 Pilot towing specs, and browse our current Honda specials to get the best deal on your new Pilot. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact us

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