Black 2020 Honda Pilot

2020 Honda Pilot

VS
2020-CR-V-angled-left-640x380

2020 Honda CR-V

2020 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Honda CR-V

2020 Honda Pilot LX 2WD with 6-speed automatic transmission

VS

2020 Honda CR-V LX 2WD with CVT
$31,550 MSRP*

Starting Price

$25,050 MSRP*
3.5L V6

Engine

2.4L I-4
280 hp

Horsepower

2.4L I-4
27 hwy mpg/ 20 city mpg with 6-speed automatic transmission**

Fuel Economy

28 city mpg/ 34 hwy mpg with CVT***
152.9 cu ft

Max Passenger Volume

105.9 cu ft
83.8 cu ft

Max Cargo Volume

75.8 cu ft

The Honda Pilot and Honda CR-V are two of the most popular Honda SUVs for New London-area drivers. Offering spacious and versatile interiors and providing powerful and efficient performance, either of these vehicles could be the perfect upgrade for your Middletown commute. But chances are, you’re only going to buy one of them, so Westbrook Honda has put together this side-by-side 2020 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Honda CR-V comparison to help you decide which is the better fit for your driving needs.

Honda Pilot vs. Honda CR-V: Features & Starting Price

When comparing the Pilot vs. CR-V you’ll find that each of these Honda SUVs come loaded with a number of similar standard and available features, such as:

  • Honda Sensing®
  • Multi-Angle Rearview Camera
  • Bluetooth® connectivity
  • Available Apple Carplay® and Android Autoâ„¢
  • Available AWD System

If your decision will be influenced by the starting price, the fact that the CR-V costs $6,600 less than the Pilot SUV could be a game-changer. Here are the starting MSRPs for both of the entry-level models:

  • 2020 Honda CR-V LX 2WD: $25,050 MSRP*
  • 2020 Honda Pilot LX 2WD: $31,550 MSRP*

Honda Pilot vs. Honda CR-V: Performance Specs

You can count on both of these SUVs to have the power to get up to speed out on I-95, but while the Pilot LX offers the more powerful engine, the CR-V LX can provide more efficient fuel economy ratings. Take a closer look at their performance specs below:

  • 2020 Honda Pilot LX 2WD with 6-speed automatic transmission:
    • 3.5L V6 engine
    • 280 hp
    • 262 lb-ft of torque
    • 27 hwy mpg/ 20 city mpg with 6-speed automatic transmission**
  • 2020 Honda CR-V LX 2WD with CVT: 
    • 2.4L I-4 engine
    • 190 hp
    • 179 lb-ft of torque
    • 28 city mpg/ 34 hwy mpg with CVT***

Honda Pilot vs. Honda CR-V: Interior Dimensions

The Pilot vs. CR-V interior dimensions reflect the fact that the CR-V is a slightly smaller vehicle than the Pilot. You’ll still enjoy a roomy cabin space in both, along with versatile cargo capabilities, but the Pilot LX offers more interior space than the CR-V LX:

  • 2020 Honda Pilot LX 2WD:
    • Passenger Volume: 152.9 cu ft
    • Cargo Volume: 83.8 cu ft
  • 2020 Honda CR-V LX 2WD:
    • Passenger Volume: 105.9 cu ft
    • Cargo Volume: 75.8 cu ft

Test Drive the Honda CR-V and Pilot at Westbrook Honda

We hope that this CR-V vs. Pilot comparison has helped you decide which of these Honda SUVs best suits your needs, but the best way to experience what they have to offer is to schedule a test drive at Westbrook Honda. Learn more about the Pilot towing capacity, see how the Pilot compares to the Toyota Highlander, and take a deeper look at the available CR-V configurations. You might also want to check out our CR-V vs. Honda Passport comparison. Make sure to browse our new vehicle specials and current offers and incentives, and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.

More from Westbrook Honda

  • Westbrook Honda Reminds Drivers about National Seat Check Saturday – September 23

    Saturday, September 23, 2023 is National Seat Check Saturday, started by The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA).  The observance promotes child safety and increases awareness about seat check protocols in child safety seats when traveling. Correctly installed car seats can reduce the risk of fatal injury in a car crash by 71% for infants, and 54% for toddlers. …

  • Lorensen Auto Group to Sponsor NBC Connecticut’s Clear The Shelters Pet Adoption and Donation Campaign

    Lorensen Auto Group announces they are the exclusive automotive sponsor of NBC Connecticut’s Clear The Shelters campaign during the month of August 2023.  Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign has helped more than 860,000 pets find new homes since 2015. WVIT, along with other NBC and Telemundo owned and affiliated…

  • Canadian Wildfire Smoke Clogging Car Cabin Air Filters

    With Canadian wildfire smoke lingering over much of the region, health officials are urging New Englanders to take precautions. Keeping your windows closed, limiting outdoor activities, and wearing an N95 mask help mitigate any health risks, but there’s another measure not often mentioned.  Changing your vehicle’s cabin air filter protects everyone inside your vehicle from…

*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,120.00 destination charge and options. Dealers set own prices.

**19 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2WD 6AT trims. 18 city/26 highway/21 combined mpg rating for AWD 6AT trims. 20 city/27 highway/23 combined mpg rating for 2WD 9AT trims. 19 city/26 highway/22 combined mpg rating for AWD 9AT trims. Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

***28 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 27 city/32 highway/29 combined mpg rating for AWD trims. Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

Menu

Get Directions

1 Flat Rock Pl, Westbrook, CT, 06498
Westbrook Honda 41.2893951, -72.445694.