2026 Honda
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 18 - 19 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 23 - 25 MPG | 28 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 83.2 - 83.8 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 180 - 182 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 191.5 in | 182.7 - 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 79.4 in | 72.0 - 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.9 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.7 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Passport than in the Subaru Forester.
The Subaru Forester 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
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Honda Passport, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Honda Passport is much wider than the Subaru Forester, 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 Subaru Forester.
Handling
The Honda Passport has a significantly larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda Passport is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Passport greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Honda Passport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Forester.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda Passport and the Subaru Forester.
The Honda Passport has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Subaru Forester.