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Honda Passport vs Toyota Highlander

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

Honda logo

2026 Honda Passport

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2026 Toyota Highlander

Overview

SpecHonda PassportRTLToyota HighlanderXLE
Selected trimRTLXLE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecHonda PassportRTLToyota HighlanderXLE
MSRP$44,750 (best)$45,270
Lowest listing price$22,400$9,287 (best)
Median listing price$47,080$32,056 (best)
Highest listing price$56,617 (best)$57,780
For sale now6198 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecHonda PassportRTLToyota HighlanderXLE
Combined MPG21 MPG24 MPG (best)
City MPG19 MPG21 MPG (best)
Highway MPG25 MPG28 MPG (best)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (best)17.9 gal

Performance

SpecHonda PassportRTLToyota HighlanderXLE
Horsepower285 hp (best)265 hp
Torque262 lb-ft310 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.5 L (best)2.4 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecHonda PassportRTLToyota HighlanderXLE
Seating5 seats7 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume83.8 cu ft84.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity5,000 lbs5,000 lbs
Payload1,225 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,478 lbs4,376 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.3 in (best)8 in
Wheelbase113.6 in (best)112.2 in
Length191.5 in194.9 in (best)
Width79.4 in (best)76 in
Height73.1 in (best)68.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHonda PassportRTLToyota HighlanderXLE
NHTSA overallNot Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimHonda PassportToyota Highlander
1

RTL

$44,750 MSRP(Currently comparing)

XLE

$45,270 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

RTL Towing

$45,450 MSRP

XLE

$47,020 MSRP

3

RTL Blackout

$45,950 MSRP

XSE

$47,340 MSRP

4

TrailSport

$48,450 MSRP

Limited

$49,725 MSRP

5

TrailSport Blackout

$49,650 MSRP

Limited

$51,475 MSRP

6

TrailSport Elite

$52,450 MSRP

Platinum

$52,925 MSRP

7

TrailSport Elite Blackout

$53,650 MSRP

Platinum

$54,675 MSRP

Live inventory

Honda Passport vs Toyota Highlander FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Toyota Highlander?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda Passport vs 2026 Toyota Highlander on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Toyota Highlander?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Honda Passport starts lower at $44,750. Live Honda Passport listings start at $22,400. Live Toyota Highlander listings start at $9,287.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Honda Passport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (44,750).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (35).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Honda Passport leads on horsepower in this comparison (285).
Which has better seats: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander leads on seats in this comparison (7).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda Passport vs 2026 Toyota Highlander?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Passport (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Toyota Highlander (5/5 NHTSA overall).