Honda Passport vs Honda CR-V

Honda Passport

$41,100.

Pictured: 2023 TrailSport AWD. MSRP starting from $43,600.

Honda CR-V

$28,410 

Pictured: 2023 Sport Touring AWD Hybrid in Canyon Blue Metallic.  Starting MSRP $39,100.

Passport

The midsized Passport, restyled in 2022, is an easy to drive SUV with a truck-like feel to it as opposed to a car-like ride with a confident ride, steering and braking along with nice acceleration. 

The two-row SUV offers a lot of utility with a huge cargo space and utility-minded rubber floor mats. Ride height and visibility are also both great.

The Passport features a lot of great safety tech and other passive safety features including advanced air bags.

Overall, if you're looking for something on the more rugged side with a well-built, roomy interior, the Passport could be a fit. However, be aware the lineup has a higher starting price point that its larger three-row sibling, the Honda Pilot. Though with it comes come standard all-wheel drive and more standard driver's assistance on the base trim.

CR-V

The 2023 Honda CR-V underwent an impressive redesign, featuring a more rugged exterior, enhanced driving dynamics, and an upscale interior (particularly in the Sport Touring hybrid model. We loved its comfy seats!). While the standard driver's digital display is commendable, the infotainment system still lags behind its segment competitors.

Honda's focus on hybrids has left the gas-only CR-V model relatively underpowered compared to rivals. Both two-wheel and all-wheel drive options are available across all trims, providing excellent fuel economy throughout the lineup.

During our test drive with the CR-V, we were impressed by its improved driving dynamics. This compact SUV offers a comfortable interior with spacious seating and ample cargo capacity, making it a practical choice.

A new driver coaching Apple CarPlay app also makes the CR-V a great choice for teens.

Passport

The Honda Passport is a carryover model for 2023 following its rugged redesign in 2022.

Also in 2022, Honda also introduced the first-ever Passport TrailSport model. Honda describes TrailSport as its "halo" trim for light trucks.   

In 2022, the Passport's cabin received sporty updates and the lineup added Rear Seat Reminder and rear seatbelt reminder technology.

Passport

• A lot more powerful
• More rugged and off-road capable
• Offers more towing capability
• Larger with a roomier interior and more cargo space

CR-V

• More fuel efficient
• Offers a hybrid powertrain
• Slightly larger multimedia touchscreen
• All six trims have a lower starting MSRP than the Passport lineup

Passport

• No option of 2WD
• Smaller multimedia touchscreen
• More more expensive SUV

CR-V

• Less horsepower
• Not as much passenger or cargo space
• Can't tow as much

21 mpg

30 mpg (2WD)

29 mpg (AWD)

40 mpg - Hybrid

28 mpg (2WD)

27 mpg (AWD)

43 mpg (Hybrid)

34 mpg (2WD)

32 mpg (AWD) 

36 mpg - Hybrid

• Standard 8-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Touch-Screen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, Bluetooth. SiriusXM compatibility 
• 7 Speakers, including Subwoofer, available premium 10-speaker (Elite)
• Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
• HondaLink® Subscription Services

• 9" multimedia touchscreen is standard on EX-L and Sport Touring Hybrid  with non-wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, HD Radio, Sirius XM and Bluetooth.  
  
• 7-inch TFT Meter DisplayMulti-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
• Sport Touring Hybrid features 12-speaker Bose Sound. (Other trims are equipped with 4-, in 6-, or 8-speakers systems.)
• Honda Satellite-linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic and Honda Link Subscription Service (Only on the Sport Touring Hybrid.)

• Available Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability (Elite)
• 2.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface
• 2.5-Amp USB Charging Port
• 12-Volt Power Outlets (Front, Center Console & Cargo Area)
• Available  115-Volt Power Outlet (TrailSport, Elite)
• MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack (Center Console)
• Wireless Phone Charger
• CabinControl™ Remote Compatibility

• Wireless charging on EX-L and Sport Touring Hybrid trims.
• 1 USB-A and Three USB-C charging ports on EX-L and Sport Touring.
• WiFi Hotspot capability on Sport Touring Hybrid only.
• 2 12-volt power outlets (front and cargo area

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
• Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Parking Sensors (front/rear)
• Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor
• Auto High-Beam Headlights

Also Standard:

Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines

• Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS™)
• Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
• Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
• Traffic Jam Assist

Available Safety Features:

• Low Speed Braking Control
• Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
• Cross Traffic Monitor
• Head-up Display
• Multi Camera View 

• 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
• Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): All 2nd-Row Seating Positions
• Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions
• Rear Seat Reminder (RSR)
  
• Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
• Front Side Airbags
• Advanced Front Airbags
• Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
• Brake Assist
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)* with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
• Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

• 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
• Front and Outboard Rear 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
• Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating PositionsLower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
• Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
• Driver's and Front Passenger's Advanced Front Airbags (SRS)
• Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee and Side Airbags (SRS)
• Rear Outboard Passengers' Side AirbagsVehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
• Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover SensorAnti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
  
• Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) -(Standard on EX-L and Sport Touring Hybrid)
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