Specifications Comparison: 2023 Honda Pilot vs 2024 Ford Explorer

Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Elite	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
EX-L 7 Passenger	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
EX-L 7 Passenger	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
EX-L 8 Passenger	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
EX-L 8 Passenger	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
LX	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
LX	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Sport	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
Sport	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Touring	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
Touring	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Trailsport TrailSport	3.5L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Base	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Base	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
King Ranch	3.0L V6	4WD	5,300 lbs.
King Ranch	3.0L V6	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Platinum	3.0L V6	4WD	5,000 lbs.
Platinum	3.0L V6	RWD	5,300 lbs.
ST	3.0L V6	4WD	5,600 lbs.
ST	3.0L V6	RWD	5,300 lbs.
ST-Line	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
ST-Line	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Timberline	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.