~ Auto Buzz ~: Which Vehicle Best Fits Your Needs: the 2016 Pilot or the 2016 Odyssey?

Wednesday, 24 August 2016

Which Vehicle Best Fits Your Needs: the 2016 Pilot or the 2016 Odyssey?

2016 Honda Pilot vs 2016 Honda Odyssey

Family-focused vehicles have to be able to do it all—navigate for the parents, entertain the kids, transport the family to their destination safely, and help make the journey as easy and convenient as possible. Honda’s largest vehicles, the Pilot and the Odyssey, are excellent choices for big families who enjoy big adventures. However, one model may serve your family better than the other, and Howdy Honda is here to help you make the right choice. Continue reading for our 2016 Honda Pilot vs 2016 Honda Odyssey comparison.

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The chart below outlines the key differences between the models that families find most useful:

2016 Honda Pilot	vs	2016 Honda Odyssey
$30,345	Starting Price	$29,550
19 city / 28 highway	MPG	19 city / 28 highway
3500 lbs	Towing Capacity	3500 lbs
109 cubic feet	Max. Cargo Space	148.5 cubic feet
8	Seating Capacity	8
Yes	Driver Assistance Systems	Yes
9” screen	Rear Entertainment System	16.2” screen with headphones
N/A	HondaVAC	SE trims and above

Differences Between 2016 Pilot and 2016 Odyssey

The two vehicles are similar in a few areas, including price, fuel economy ratings, and towing capacity. Families looking to haul more cargo and still have plenty of space in the cabin are better off with the Odyssey, as it offers more interior room overall, including leg room, head-space, and maximum cargo capacity. However, if cargo capacity is less of an issue, the Pilot still offers a spacious, comfortable interior, as well.

The Pilot and the Odyssey both offer some driver assistance features from the Honda Sensing suite, including lane keeping assist and blind spot monitor. When it comes to convenience amenities, the Odyssey outdoes the Pilot with a larger rear entertainment system and a built-in HondaVAC for immediate clean-up on those messy family trips.

The Pilot and the Odyssey are both great family vehicles. The Odyssey will likely better serve growing families with young children who need more entertainment, cleaning power, and cargo capacity. The Pilot, on the other hand, will likely better serve families with older children who are content with a smaller (but still sufficient) cargo space and rear entertainment system.