When fighting the battle of style and space, many families are compromising happily between sedans and minivans with third-row SUVs like the Ford Expedition and the Honda Pilot. These fantastic models provide tons of options for the modern family on the go, but there's one that we think stands out with convenience features. Let's compare the Honda Pilot and the Ford Expedition and name our winner.

Interior and Tech Features

Both vehicles have similar exteriors with sleek styling and modern SUV features as much of that comparison will depend on preference of the buyer. The interiors, however, have several key distinctions between the two rival vehicles. 
 
The Honda Pilot offers eight seats in its cabin, which can be handy when an extra seat is needed, but don't be fooled by numbers. The rear seats are packed in tight, leaving just enough room for three children, and even that isn't a comfortable ride. The Expedition offers seven seats, with the rear seats only hosting two roomier seats. Both the Pilot and the Expedition offer solid cargo space, but the Expedition offers four extra cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat up, and once folded down, offers 20 more cubic feet of space than the packed-in Pilot. 

Both models offer great infotainment systems that include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, but the HondaLink system tends to lag more than the Expedition's SYNC 3, making it difficult to fulfill your audio desires when on the road. Both models offer smartphone connectivity, voice control, premium audio, navigation, and optional power sunroof and heated/cooled leather seats.

Power and Performance

 

When it comes to a powerful and efficient engine, the Ford Expedition offers more options and more power. The Honda Pilot offers a single 3.5L V6 engine that puts out 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. The Expedition offers three engine options: a 3.5L V6 with 290 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque, a 2.3L turbocharged I4 with 280 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.5L twin turbo V6 with an incredible 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. 
Both models offer decent fuel economy ranging from 16-19 mpg/city, depending on which engine you choose. In terms of towing capacity on all-wheel drive, the Expedition can crank out an incredible 9,000 lbs. versus the Honda's 5,000 lb. max. That remarkable disparity can mean the difference between taking your jet skis on vacation and leaving them at home.

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