2026 Honda Passport vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Review

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2026 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $44,750 to $53,650
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2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $44,210 to $58,775
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 26 - 37 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 25 MPG 27 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 83.2 - 83.8 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 245-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 245 - 362 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 191.5 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 79.4 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.9 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.7 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Passport will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Honda Passport is a little wider than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, 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 Honda Passport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Handling
The Honda Passport has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, 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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Honda Passport has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Honda Passport seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The Honda Passport has less cargo space than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.