Ford Explorer vs Honda Passport
Overview | |
MSRP$38,465 | MSRP$44,950 |
Listings3779 | Listings288 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryRedesigned for the 2026 model year, the Honda Passport now targets aspirational lifestyle SUVs such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Toyota 4Runner. While the Passport name remains, nearly everything else is new, from the exterior to the interior and the engine to the trunk. Honda’s two-row SUV is virtually unrecognizable compared with the outgoing generation. Verdict: The 2026 Honda Passport is a well-rounded crossover SUV that shines with regard to cargo space and user-friendly tech. However, while the new Passport aims to be more capable off-road than its predecessor, it still lacks key features such as a locking differential and low-range 4WD, not to mention it carries a high price tag. While not ideal for hardcore off-roaders (it is, after all, a unibody construction), the 2026 Honda Passport is a solid choice for family adventurers in need of a comfortable and spacious crossover. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 285 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower285 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 285 hp V6 |
Torque310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower285 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space44.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4303 lbs | Curb Weight4478 lbs |
Height69.6 in | Height73.1 in |
Length198.7 in | Length191.5 in |
Width89.3 in | Width79.4 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase113.6 in |
Maximum Payload1467 lbs | Maximum Payload948 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,465 | $44,950 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Redesigned for the 2026 model year, the Honda Passport now targets aspirational lifestyle SUVs such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Toyota 4Runner. While the Passport name remains, nearly everything else is new, from the exterior to the interior and the engine to the trunk. Honda’s two-row SUV is virtually unrecognizable compared with the outgoing generation. Verdict: The 2026 Honda Passport is a well-rounded crossover SUV that shines with regard to cargo space and user-friendly tech. However, while the new Passport aims to be more capable off-road than its predecessor, it still lacks key features such as a locking differential and low-range 4WD, not to mention it carries a high price tag. While not ideal for hardcore off-roaders (it is, after all, a unibody construction), the 2026 Honda Passport is a solid choice for family adventurers in need of a comfortable and spacious crossover. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 3.5L 285 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | 285 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 3.5L 285 hp V6 |
Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | 285 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 44.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4303 lbs | 4478 lbs |
Height | 69.6 in | 73.1 in |
Length | 198.7 in | 191.5 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 79.4 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 113.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1467 lbs | 948 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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