2026 Honda Passport vs. 2025 Honda Pilot Review

Picture of the 2026 Honda Passport

2026 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $44,750 to $52,450
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Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 25 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 83.2 - 83.8 ft3 86.5 - 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 285 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 191.5 in 199.9 - 200.2 in
Exterior Width 79.4 in 78.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.9 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.7 in
Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 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 Honda Passport offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Honda Pilot, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Passport and the Honda Pilot.

Convenience
The Honda Pilot 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). Whether you pick the Honda Passport or the Honda Pilot, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Honda Passport is a little wider than the Honda Pilot, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. The Honda Passport is slightly shorter than the Honda Pilot, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Honda Passport has a larger turning radius than the Honda Pilot, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda Passport is clearly the choice over the Honda Pilot for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Honda Passport and the Honda Pilot.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Passport and the Honda Pilot are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Honda Passport seats a lot fewer people than the Honda Pilot. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Honda Passport as you will in the Honda Pilot.