2020 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

If you’re in the market for a three-row SUV, the 2020 Honda Pilot and 2020 Nissan Pathfinder are most likely at the top of your list. While both are capable and well-equipped vehicles, the Pilot can provide more room inside the cabin, along with more standard driver assist features than the Pathfinder. Take a closer look in this Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Pathfinder comparison from Airport Marina Honda to find out which is the better choice to upgrade your Culver City-area commute.

Pathfinder or Pilot: Interior Dimensions

While both the Pilot and Pathfinder offer three rows of seating, you and your family will have more room to spread out inside the Pilot. With seating for up to 8 and more space for the rear seats passengers, the Pilot interior offers a winning combination of comfort and versatility for Santa Monica-area families.

2020 Honda Pilot LX Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Space
  • Headroom (front/middle/rear) 40.1 inches / 40.2 inches / 38.9 inches
  • Legroom (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
  • Hiproom (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
  • Headroom (front/middle/rear) 42.2 inches / 39.4 inches / 37.8 inches
  • Legroom (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
  • Hiproom (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

If you’re shopping for a family SUV, vehicle safety is sure to be one of the first things you’ll want to explore. As you might expect, both the Honda Pilot and Nissan Pathfinder prioritize safety, but the Pilot comes standard with more advanced driver assist systems. The Pilot safety is enhanced by the Honda Sensing® safety suite, which is standard on the entry-level Pilot LX and all Pilot trim levels, and includes important driver assist systems that are missing on the entry-level Pathfinder S. The innovative safety technologies you’ll get with the 2020 Honda Pilot include:

• Honda Sensing® Safety Features
  • Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)* (Honda Sensing® feature)
  • Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)* (Honda Sensing® feature)
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* (Honda Sensing® feature)
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* (Honda Sensing® feature)

• Honda Sensing® Driver-Assist Features
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)* (Honda Sensing® feature)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* (Honda Sensing® feature)

Test Drive the Honda Pilot at Airport Marina Honda

See how the Honda Pilot compares to other competitors like the Toyota Highlander and Acura MDX, and then schedule a test drive at Airport Marina Honda in Los Angeles. Don’t forget to check out our new vehicle specials to find savings on the Pilot SUV and other models in the new Honda lineup. We also carry a fine selection of affordably priced used Honda Pilot models. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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