The 2025 Honda Pilot vs. the 2025 Honda Passport: Spacious SUV Options Compared

Engine and Performance

Both SUVs are powered by a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque in the Pilot and 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque in the Passport. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Pilot, but you can opt for an all-wheel drivetrain if you need more grip on off-road adventures. Depending on the drivetrain, this SUV can tow between 3,500 and 5,000 pounds.

The Passport comes in standard all-wheel drive and has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. Five selectable drive modes are standard on the Pilot, whereas the AWD layout also adds a Trail & Sand mode. Each trim level of the Passport boasts an intelligent traction management system with Snow, Sand, and Mud drive modes.

Interior and Comfort

The main difference between the Pilot and the Passport is size. With a full-size design and three rows of seats, the Pilot is a great choice for large groups and growing families. It has a standard 2/3/3 interior layout with seats for eight riders, while a seven-seat layout is available. Power-adjustable front seats are standard across the lineup, and all trims except for the base also boast driver’s side memory.

The Passport is a midsize two-row SUV with spacious room for five riders. Like the Pilot, this SUV boasts heated front seats with power adjustments for both the driver and passenger. Front-seat ventilation and second-row heated seats are available. This model’s luxurious interior boasts leather-trimmed seating surfaces across the lineup.

Cargo and Utility

Regardless of the size of your crew, you can rest assured that both SUVs will provide plenty of room for your belongings. The Pilot has a roomy cargo area with 18.6 cubic feet behind the third-row seats. You can fold flat all the rear seats to expand the cargo area up to 111.8 cubic feet. Most of this SUV’s trims also have a multi-function second row with a removable middle seat that allows you to adjust the passenger and cargo areas as needed.

The Passport has 41.2 cubic feet of cargo area at the back and a versatile 60/40 split-folding rear bench that allows you to create a pass-through to the cargo area by folding one of the sides or transform the entire back row into a cargo platform with a volume of up to 100.8 cubic feet.

To explore both of these models, stop by Honda of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, NY, to browse our inventory.

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