2026 Honda Passport vs. the Competition with Price, Specs, & Photos

When shopping for a midsize SUV, it’s understandable why so many people gravitate toward the Honda Passport. Honda is a byword for quality and with features like standard AWD and a powerful V6 engine, the Passport has a lot to love. But how does it compare to the many competing SUVs? Germain Honda of College Hills has put together this comparison guide to help you navigate the big names in competing SUVs and how they stack up to the Passport.

Honda Passport VS Toyota 4Runner

The natural first competitor to look at is from longtime Honda rival Toyota. The 4Runner is nearly identical in exterior size to the Passport and also comes with a similarly powerful engine. Pricing is pretty similar and we’re specifically comparing the more off-road-focused Passport RTL to the 4Runner with the optional 4X4 drivetrain. The Passport produces a bit more power and since it’s also several hundred pounds lighter, you’ll feel that difference. Thanks to a much more advanced 10-speed automatic transmission, the Passport delivers greater responsiveness.

While these two vehicles are very similar in size externally, the Passport has much more interior space as you can see from the max cargo space. But there are a couple of areas where the space in the 4Runner is egregiously small and we’ve highlighted the differences in front shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2nd-row leg room of the 4Runner is so small that you might have a difficult time getting adults to sit in the back seat at all.

On the subject of seating, if you want heated front seats, you can either go with the Passport or be prepared to spend a lot more money, as they aren’t even optional on the SR5 trim. 18-inch wheels will also cost you more on the Toyota and if you want the quiet that comes with active noise cancellation, then the Passport is the only option for you.

Honda Passport VS Hyundai Santa Fe

Up next against the Honda Passport is the Hyundai Santa Fe and since it also comes with an off-road-focused trim, those are the ones we’re looking at. At first, the Santa Fe seems to come with a price advantage but a closer look reveals that it isn’t really the bargain it first appears to be. For starters, the smaller engine isn’t nearly as powerful as the V6 in the Passport. There is a more powerful turbocharged version of the Santa Fe’s engine but it comes with a huge price bump and isn’t available in the off-road XRT trim. Thanks to this difference in power, the Passport has more towing capacity than the Santa Fe.

From the outside, these two vehicles are pretty close in size with the Passport being just a bit bigger. Honda has always been extremely adept at maximizing interior space and the huge difference in maximum cargo space shows just what kind of a difference this can make. The interior of the Passport is more comfortable for a couple of additional reasons as well. Tri-zone air climate control rather than dual-zone means finding a comfortable temperature for everyone is easier and thanks to active noise cancelation, it’s quieter too. Lastly, both of these vehicles have configurable drive modes but the Honda Passport provides more choices than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Honda Passport VS Nissan Murano

Last up, we’re going to compare the Nissan Murano to the Passport. Since the Murano doesn’t have any off-road aspirations, we’re comparing similarly priced trim levels of both. The price advantage is very noticeable at first glance and it becomes clear that your money goes a lot further with the Passport. Although both vehicles are equipped with potent powertrains, the newer and more advanced engine in the Passport produces noticeably more power.

The Passport also gets a 10-speed automatic transmission which makes for a more engaging driving experience than you’ll get from the 9-speed unit found on the Murano. Another huge advantage of that transmission is the massive difference in towing capacity with the Passport offering nearly triple that of the Murano. Passenger space in these two is pretty similar but cargo space is a very different story, with the Passport offering a lot more.

*MSRP includes $1,450.00 destination charge but excludes tax, license, registration, and options. Dealer prices may vary. MSRP does not include $455 charge for premium colors.

**19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg rating for RTL trims. 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg rating for TrailSport and TrailSport Elite trims. Based on 2026 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.