Honda Pilot EX-L vs Honda Passport

Honda Pilot EX-L

Suv · Electric · AWD

Honda Passport

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Honda Pilot EX-L

A practical five-seat electric AWD with strong efficiency and family-friendly range. It balances usable performance with good value in its segment, though cargo space and seating capacity may limit bigger families.

5 seatsSuvElectric5-star safety2 L/100kmAWDElectric

Car B

Honda Passport

A 5-seat family-focused model with strong V6 power and an emphasis on reliability and safety. It’s good value in its segment, though its modest cargo space and fuel use may not suit everyone.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety

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Usage fit

Family 72 / 62

City 54 / 30

Budget / value 71 / 58

Road trip 71 / 57

Performance 27 / 28

Cargo 33 / 16

Practical 59 / 42

Premium 33 / 34

Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda Pilot EX-L · Orange = Honda Passport

Specs side-by-side

Spec Honda Pilot EX-L Honda Passport

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Pros & cons

Honda Pilot EX-L

Efficient for its class, with low energy use and a 500 km range for commuting and trips
AWD traction adds confidence in wet or snowy conditions
Quick enough for daily merging and passing (0-100 km/h in 6.5 s)
Good value in its segment at a 35,000 price point
Only five seats; not ideal if you need a third row
450 L trunk may feel tight for cargo-heavy use
Not aimed at performance driving; enthusiasts may want sharper dynamics
For very long single-leg highway travel, the 500 km range will still need charging stops

Honda Passport

Five-seat layout fits small families and daily duties
Strong V6 (280 hp) with 6.5 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
Focus on reliability and safety supports peace of mind
Around $37,000, offering good value in its segment
Limited cargo capacity (113 L) for gear-heavy trips
Combined 10.2 L/100 km may not suit fuel-conscious commuters
Not tuned for performance driving despite healthy power
Only five seats; no third-row option for larger families

Verdict

Pick Honda Pilot EX-L if…

Best fuel economy

Honda Pilot EX-L uses 2.0 L/100km vs 10.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Honda Passport if…

Performance & capability

Honda Passport is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Honda Pilot EX-L

Honda Passport

Verdict

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