2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Honda Passport Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,855 to $56,260
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Picture of the 2025 Honda Passport

2025 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $42,400 to $48,470
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MPG - City Info not available 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 100.7 - 100.8 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 280 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 189.1 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 78.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.6 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in
Front 39.5 in
Rear 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Ford Explorer offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Honda Passport, with comparable head- and legroom. The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Passport.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Explorer is somewhat more expensive than the Honda Passport.

Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is about the same width as the Honda Passport. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Ford Explorer, which is slightly longer than the Honda Passport.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Explorer will do just as well as the Honda Passport, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Honda Passport.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Explorer transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Honda Passport.

Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the Honda Passport, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.