2025 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Review

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2025 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $42,400 to $48,470
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2024 Hyundai
Tucson Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,725 to $45,450
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MPG - City 19 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 100.7 - 100.8 ft3 71.8 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 261-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 261 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 189.1 in 182.3 in
Exterior Width 78.6 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.7 - 39.5 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 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Honda Passport, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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 Honda Passport is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Passport is much wider than the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Honda Passport, which is slightly longer than the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.

Handling
The Honda Passport has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda Passport is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Honda Passport has a little more horsepower than the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Passport and the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda Passport and the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid. With the Honda Passport, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.