2026 Honda Passport vs. 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2026 Honda Passport

2026 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $44,750 to $52,450
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas

2025 Volkswagen
Atlas

MSRP*: $38,200 to $53,205
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 25 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 83.2 - 83.8 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 191.5 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 79.4 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.9 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.7 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 Volkswagen Atlas. The Volkswagen Atlas 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
The Volkswagen Atlas 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). The Honda Passport is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Dimensions
The Honda Passport is a little wider than the Volkswagen Atlas, 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 Volkswagen Atlas, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Honda Passport has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily 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 Volkswagen Atlas, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Honda Passport has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.

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

Utility
The Honda Passport has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Honda Passport has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Atlas, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.