2024 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Subaru Ascent Review

Picture of the 2024 Honda Passport

2024 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $41,900 to $47,970
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2024 Subaru
Ascent

MSRP*: $34,395 to $48,695
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MPG - City 19 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 100.7 - 100.8 ft3 72.8 - 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 260 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 189.1 in 196.8 in
Exterior Width 78.6 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Passport than in the Subaru Ascent. The Subaru Ascent will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Passport.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Passport as you will with the Subaru Ascent, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Subaru Ascent.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Passport is much wider than the Subaru Ascent, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. The Honda Passport is slightly shorter than the Subaru Ascent, which may make it easier to park.

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

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

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Honda Passport doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Subaru Ascent.

Utility
The Honda Passport has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the Honda Passport, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Subaru Ascent.