Honda Passport vs Volvo XC40
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Volvo XC40
Overview
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Volvo XC40B4 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | RTL | B4 Core |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Volvo XC40B4 Core |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44,750 | $39,900 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $22,400 | $18,895 (best) |
| Median listing price | $47,080 | $35,750 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $56,617 | $55,357 (best) |
| For sale now | 61 (best) | 49 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Volvo XC40B4 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (best) | 14.2 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Volvo XC40B4 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 285 hp (best) | 194 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft (best) | 221 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Volvo XC40B4 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 83.8 cu ft (best) | 57.5 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,478 lbs | 3,667 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in (best) | 106.4 in |
| Length | 191.5 in (best) | 174.8 in |
| Width | 79.4 in (best) | 76.3 in |
| Height | 73.1 in (best) | 65.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Volvo XC40B4 Core |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None 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.
| Trim | Honda Passport | Volvo XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTL $44,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) | B4 Core $39,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | RTL Towing $45,450 MSRP | B5 Core $42,600 MSRP |
| 3 | RTL Blackout $45,950 MSRP | B4 Plus $43,900 MSRP |
| 4 | TrailSport $48,450 MSRP | B5 Plus $47,300 MSRP |
| 5 | TrailSport Blackout $49,650 MSRP | B5 Ultra $51,250 MSRP |
| 6 | TrailSport Elite $52,450 MSRP | B5 Ultra Black Edition $51,900 MSRP |
| 7 | TrailSport Elite Blackout $53,650 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Honda Passport61 for sale
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Volvo XC4049 for sale
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Honda Passport vs Volvo XC40 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Volvo XC40?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda Passport vs 2026 Volvo XC40 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 Volvo XC40?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Volvo XC40 starts lower at $39,900. Live Honda Passport listings start at $22,400. Live Volvo XC40 listings start at $18,895.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Volvo XC40?
- The 2026 Volvo XC40 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,900).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Volvo XC40?
- The 2026 Volvo XC40 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Volvo XC40?
- The 2026 Honda Passport leads on horsepower in this comparison (285).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Volvo XC40?
- The 2026 Honda Passport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda Passport vs 2026 Volvo XC40?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Passport (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Volvo XC40 (5/5 NHTSA overall).