Every engine, transmission, drivetrain and fuel economy combination the EPA certified for the 2016 Pilot. 4 configurations listed, with city, highway and combined mpg, annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂ for each one.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | L/100km | Fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L I6 Start-stop | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 11.2 | $3,200 | 423 | Regular Gasoline |
| 3.5L I6 Start-stop | Automatic (S9) | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | 10.7 | $3,050 | 406 | Regular Gasoline |
| 3.5L I6 Start-stop | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | 10.7 | $3,050 | 405 | Regular Gasoline |
| 3.5L I6 Start-stop | Automatic (S9) | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 10.2 | $2,900 | 388 | Regular Gasoline |
mpg figures are the EPA window-sticker values in US gallons. The L/100km column is the same figure converted for metric readers. CO₂ is tailpipe only and excludes fuel production.
| Engine 1 | 3.5L V6 (Regular Gasoline) |
|---|
| Engine technology | SIDI |
|---|---|
| Start-stop | Engine idle-stop system fitted on at least one configuration |
| Manufacturer config codes | HNX |
| Drivetrain | AWD, FWD |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel types | Regular Gasoline |
| Best combined | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100km) |
|---|---|
| Worst combined | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100km) |
| Spread | 21–23 mpg combined across configurations |
| Annual fuel cost (best) | $2,900 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ (best config) | 388 g/mile |
|---|---|
| Tailpipe CO₂ range | 388 – 423 g/mile across all configurations |
| EPA fuel economy score | 5 / 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 5 / 10 |
| 5-year fuel cost vs average new vehicle | $2,500 more |
Dimensions, curb weight, interior volume, oil capacity and torque specifications require official Honda documentation that we have not yet verified for this model year. They will be added once sourced.