Honda Ridgeline RTL
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
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Honda Passport
Suv · Gasoline
Honda Ridgeline RTL
Car A
Honda Ridgeline RTL
A practical 4WD V6 with seating for five and 1380 L of cargo capacity, the Honda Ridgeline RTL emphasizes reliability and versatility for cargo-heavy use and family trips. It favors steady capability over tight-city maneuvering or performance driving.
5 seatsPickupGasoline5-star safety
Honda Passport
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 safety10.2 L/100km
Why compared different body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segmentsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 74 / 62
City 24 / 30
Budget / value 57 / 58
Road trip 65 / 57
Performance 27 / 28
Cargo 80 / 16
Practical 49 / 42
Premium 34 / 34
Winter 30 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda Ridgeline RTL · Orange = Honda Passport

Specs side-by-side

Spec Honda Ridgeline RTL Honda Passport
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Pros & cons

Honda Ridgeline RTL

  • Reliability-led choice per rankings, with safety also scoring well
  • 1380 L cargo capacity and 4WD make hauling gear straightforward in mixed conditions
  • Five-seat layout suits growing families and road trips
  • Smooth V6 output (280 hp, 0–100 km/h in 7.0 s) for confident highway merges

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

Verdict

Pick Honda Ridgeline RTL if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Honda Ridgeline RTL is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Honda Passport if…
Performance & capability
Honda Passport is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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