2020 Honda Passport
2020 Toyota Highlander
2020 Honda Passport vs. 2020 Toyota Highlander in Bradenton, FL
If you're trying to decide between a two-row and three-row SUV, two of your top contenders are likely the Honda Passport (two rows) and the Toyota Highlander (three rows). With similar measurements and engines, these two vehicles are more similar than their seating capacities may lead you to think. We've compared them side-by-side to help you decide which is best for you.
Performance
These two SUVs are pretty evenly matched when it comes to their engines and performance. Both run on V6 engines, and come standard with two-wheel drive. The Highlander has an eight-speed automatic transmission while the Passport has a nine-speed transmission. The Passport puts out 280 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. while the Highlander offers 295 horsepower and 263 lb.-ft, meaning you won't feel a big difference when driving the two SUVs. Both offer similar fuel mileage estimates, though the Passport's fuel tank holds 19.5 gallons to the Highlander's 17.9 gallons, so you'll end up filling up less with the Passport.
Interior Comparison
The interiors of these two SUVs is what really sets them apart. To start, the Highlander is designed to seat up to eight passengers and the Passport can seat five, but this isn't necessarily a loss for the Passport. Though the Passport has less seating, it has significantly more cargo room - perfect for hauling more items down to the beach or on your next family vacation. Behind the second row of seats in the Passport you'll have a massive 50 cubic-feet of storage space that expands to 100 cubic-feet when the second row is folded flat. By comparison, the Highlander only offers 16 cubic-feet behind the third row, 48 cubic-feet when the third row is stowed, and 84 cubic-feet when both rear rows are folded down. When you need more storage capacity than passenger capacity, the Passport is the clear winner.
Safety Features
Both SUVs offer driver assistance suites, Honda Sensing® and Toyota Safety Sense respectively. The Honda Sensing suite offers a collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation system, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning. Toyota's suite offers a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure system, lane tracing assist, adaptive cruise control, road sign assist, and cyclist detection. The features are fairly evenly matched, so you'll feel safe and secure on the road.
ÂThe Passport is Here at Hendrick Honda Bradenton
If you're ready to see all of the adventures a great SUV can take you on, check out the Honda Passport in greater detail today. You can browse our available inventory of Passport models, and let us know when you've found the one that's right for you. From there, you can get easy financing online, value the trade-in of your existing vehicle, and check out all of our extra ways to save at Hendrick Honda Bradenton.
