2026 Honda Pilot vs. Passport
The 2026 Honda Pilot and 2026 Honda Passport share some important fundamentals, including available all-wheel-drive capability and a 285-horsepower V6, but they serve different buyers.
Pilot vs. Passport at a glance
| 2026 Pilot | 2026 Passport | |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | Up to 8, depending on trim | 5 |
| Rows | Three | Two |
| Engine | 285-hp V6 | 285-hp V6 |
| Maximum towing | Up to 5,000 lb with AWD; 2WD models listed at 3,500 lb | 5,000 lb |
| Best fit | Families needing a third row and maximum passenger flexibility | Drivers wanting two-row space, cargo utility and a more adventure-oriented setup |
Choose the Pilot if...
You regularly need a third row, carry more than five people, or want the flexibility of up to eight seats. For a growing family, that extra row can matter more than almost any feature comparison.
Choose the Passport if...
You do not need a third row and would rather have a two-row SUV focused on passenger room, cargo space and capability. Honda lists 44.0 cubic feet behind the Passport's second row and up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity.
What I would compare in person
Sit in both. Fold the seats, look at the cargo area, bring the child seats or gear you actually use, and drive them back-to-back. The better vehicle is the one that solves your real use case rather than the one with the longer feature list.
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