BMW X3 sDrive30i vs Honda Passport Elite

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Suv · Gasoline · RWD

Honda Passport Elite

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW X3 sDrive30i

A well-rounded RWD SUV that balances family practicality and efficiency with confident everyday performance. Strong reliability and safety signals make it an easy pick for growing families and road trips.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km

Car B

Honda Passport Elite

The Honda Passport Elite leans on reliability and safety rankings to serve small families and road-trippers. Strong power and a 5-seat layout make it versatile, but limited cargo space and average efficiency may be constraints.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety280 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 62

City 44 / 29

Budget / value 58 / 54

Road trip 57 / 56

Performance 34 / 26

Cargo 38 / 16

Practical 55 / 42

Premium 49 / 36

Winter 44 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X3 sDrive30i · Orange = Honda Passport Elite

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X3 sDrive30i Honda Passport Elite

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Reliability and safety rank highly for stress-free family use
Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km, helpful for commuting and trips
Practical 5-seat layout with a usable 550 L cargo area
Good value in its segment around 45,000
Rear-wheel drive only; those wanting all-weather traction may prefer AWD
Cargo space is adequate but not the roomiest if you haul bulky gear often
Gasoline powertrain only; no hybrid or electric efficiency benefits
Not aimed at performance driving despite a quick 0-100 km/h time

Honda Passport Elite

Prioritizes reliability and safety according to its rankings for family use
Strong power and 6.5 s 0–100 km/h aid confident highway passing
Five-seat layout fits small families and commuting or road trips
Priced to offer good value in its segment
Very small listed 109 L trunk limits luggage flexibility
10.2 L/100 km combined consumption isn’t especially efficient
Not aimed at performance driving despite solid power
Seats only five; those needing three rows should look elsewhere

Verdict

Pick BMW X3 sDrive30i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW X3 sDrive30i uses 8.0 L/100km vs 10.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Honda Passport Elite if…

More power

Honda Passport Elite puts out 280 hp vs 252 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Honda Passport Elite

Verdict

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