2025 GMC Yukon XL vs. 2026 Honda Passport Review

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2025 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $70,900 to $105,500
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2026 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $44,750 to $53,650
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 19 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 144.5 ft3 83.2 - 83.8 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 285 hp
Towing Capacity 7,800 - 8,200 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 225.2 in 191.5 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 in
Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.7 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 GMC Yukon XL offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Honda Passport, with comparable head- and legroom. The GMC Yukon XL will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Passport.

Convenience
The GMC Yukon XL requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Honda Passport, making it more convenient to drive.

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 GMC Yukon XL will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Honda Passport, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The GMC Yukon XL is a little wider than the Honda Passport, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the GMC Yukon XL, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Honda Passport.

Handling
The GMC Yukon XL has a significantly larger turning radius than the Honda Passport, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the GMC Yukon XL is clearly the choice over the Honda Passport for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Yukon XL greatly out-muscles the Honda Passport.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Yukon XL does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Honda Passport.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the GMC Yukon XL more than the Honda Passport, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the GMC Yukon XL, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Honda Passport.