Honda Pilot 2WD
22.5 MPG The 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD is EPA-rated at 22.5 MPG combined (19.5 city / 27 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 667 gallons, $2133 a year in fuel, or $0.142 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2016 run it averages 19.4 MPG, improving by 4.5 MPG over 11 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.111 | $1111 | $1667 | $2222 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.133 | $1333 | $2000 | $2667 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.142 | $1422 | $2133 | $2844 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.156 | $1556 | $2333 | $3111 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.178 | $1778 | $2667 | $3556 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.222 | $2222 | $3333 | $4444 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 22.5 MPG | 19.5 | 27 | $2775 | 397 | 2 |
| 2015 | 20 MPG | 18 | 25 | $3100 | 433 | 1 |
| 2014 | 20 MPG | 18 | 25 | $3100 | 433 | 1 |
| 2013 | 20 MPG | 18 | 25 | $3100 | 433 | 1 |
| 2012 | 20 MPG | 18 | 25 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 2011 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2010 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2009 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2008 | 18 MPG | 16 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 2007 | 18 MPG | 16 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 2006 | 18 MPG | 16 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Honda Pilot 2WD ranks 15 on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Kia Sportage 2WD (23), Mercury Mariner FWD (23), Nissan Pathfinder 2WD (23), Ford Escape FWD FFV (24), Hyundai Tucson 2WD (24).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 397 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Pilot 2WD get?
The 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD is rated at 22.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 19.5 city and 27 highway. Across all 11 model years in the database it averages 19.4 MPG, ranging from 18 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Pilot 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 22.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 667 gallons — roughly $2133 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.142 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2016 model is $2775.
Has the Honda Pilot 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 18 MPG in 2006 to 22.5 in 2016 — an improvement of 4.5 MPG, or 25% across 11 model years.
Is the Honda Pilot 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 15 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG. That is 1.8 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.