2026 GAC GS8 2.0T GX (4WD) vs 2025 Honda Pilot 3.5 EX-L (AWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
GAC GS8 vs Honda Pilot, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceGAC GS8: AED 169,900Honda Pilot: AED 169,900Both are listed at the same price.
- PowerGAC GS8: 248 hpHonda Pilot: 280 hpHonda Pilot makes 32 hp more.
- TorqueGAC GS8: 380 NmHonda Pilot: 355 NmGAC GS8 makes 25 Nm more.
- LengthGAC GS8: 5015 mmHonda Pilot: 4964 mmGAC GS8 is 51 mm longer.
- SeatingGAC GS8: 7 SeaterHonda Pilot: 8 SeaterGAC GS8 seats 7 Seater; Honda Pilot seats 8 Seater.
Which is better in the UAE: GAC GS8 or Honda Pilot?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Both are listed at the same price. Honda Pilot makes 32 hp more. GAC GS8 seats 7 Seater; Honda Pilot seats 8 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
GAC
GS8 2.0T GX (4WD)
AED 169,900*
Honda
Pilot 3.5 EX-L (AWD)
AED 169,900*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
-
2000
248
380
Petrol
6.0
3500
280
355
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
6.0
Displacement (cc)
2000
3500
Power (hp)
248
280
Peak Torque (Nm)
380
355
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
-
-
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
9-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
9-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
65
-
74
8.9
Fuel Tank Size (L)
65
74
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
8.9
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
-
-
9.3
175
0 to 100 (s)
-
9.3
Top Speed (km/h)
-
175
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
5015
1950
1780
2920
2030
225/50 R20
225/50 R20
-
-
5
4964
2296
1788
2818
-
-
-
589
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
5015
4964
Width (mm)
1950
2296
Height (mm)
1780
1788
Wheelbase (mm)
2920
2818
Weight (kg)
2030
-
Front Tyres
225/50 R20
-
Rear Tyres
225/50 R20
-
Cargo Space (L)
-
589
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
7 Seater
8 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
8 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist