Honda Passport vs Honda Pilot

Honda Passport vs Honda Pilot: Engine Performance and MPG

The Passport comes equipped with an impressive 3.5L V6 engine that’s been paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission with Shift-by-Wire and paddle shifters. Power output-wise, it boasts a healthy 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. One feature that opens it up to a world of adventure is the Intelligent Traction Management system, which on an all-wheel drive (AWD) model, adapts to snow, sand, and mud.

Much like a set of near-identical twins, the Passport and Pilot share very similar engine configurations. This is an advantage because now you know they’re on a level playing field, so you can focus on other points of interest. However, what isn’t identical between the two is their individual fuel economies.

Taking the Passport first, we see that the 2WD model can achieve an EPA-estimated 20 city/25 highway MPG.¹ Then, on the AWD model, the EPA-estimated MPG becomes 19 city/24 highway.¹

Moving onto the Pilot, we see that it also offers 2WD and AWD. For 2WD, there is an EPA-estimated 20 city/27 highway MPG.² The EPA-estimated MPG for the AWD model is 19 city/26 highway.²

Honda Passport vs Honda Pilot: Interior Dimensions

Now that you’re gearing up to take on the roadways, it’d be good to check what kind of room you’ve got. With the Passport, it has two rows to offer your passengers. Given the generous space included in the vehicle, it will be more than enough, and here are the numbers to prove it:

• Headroom—40.1 in./40.1 in.
• Legroom—40.9 in./39.6 in.
• Shoulder Room—62 in./61.9 in.
• Hip Room—59.1 in./57.3 in.

The Pilot has a bit of an advantage here, as it is equipped with three rows, increasing the maximum amount of available space for you and your passengers. The healthy amount of space will give your crew the freedom to relax and stretch their legs, as shown here:

• Headroom—40.1 in./40.2 in./38.9 in.
• Legroom—40.9 in./38.4 in./31.9 in.
• Shoulder Room—62 in./62 in./57.6 in.
• Hip Room—59.1 in./57.3 in./44.6 in.