2019 Honda Passport vs 2020 Cadillac XT6

The 2019 Honda Passport presents a rugged and boxy appearance, distinct from its larger sibling, the Pilot. It features a blacked-out grille, restyled front bumper, and black 20-inch wheels, giving it a broad-shouldered and robust look. The interior, resembling the Pilot, offers above-average fit and finish, with soft and supportive leather seats. However, some interior elements feel dated. On the other hand, the 2020 Cadillac XT6 boasts clean, crisp exteriors with smooth body panels and limited creases. It features satin-painted silver surrounding the windows and a size-medium silver mesh grille. The interior offers soft leather, microsuede, and gold-tinted carbon fiber trim, but the seats lack support and the lower part of the center stack and console are wrapped in cheap vinyl.

CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Honda Passport 8 out of 10 for performance. It is equipped with a large, naturally aspirated V6 engine producing 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. The 9-speed automatic transmission delivers safe and predictable passing power, but there is a noticeable delay when manually downshifting. The Passport offers significant cornering grip and can tow up to 5,000 pounds. The 2020 Cadillac XT6 is rated 7 out of 10 for performance. It features a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. The 9-speed automatic transmission provides quick shifts and well-spaced ratios. With all-wheel drive and adaptive dampers, the XT6 feels balanced and controlled, offering direct and nicely weighted steering.

The 2019 Honda Passport is rated 9 out of 10 for form and function. It offers ample cargo space, with 41.2 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seats and 77.9 cubic feet with them folded. The interior is spacious and airy, with three-zone climate control and a user-friendly instrument panel. The 2020 Cadillac XT6 also scores 9 out of 10 for form and function. It provides a livable third row of seats, decent knee room, and spacious second-row seating. The XT6 offers good visibility, rear pedestrian detection, and 360-degree cameras.

Both the 2019 Honda Passport and the 2020 Cadillac XT6 are rated 7 out of 10 for technology. The Passport offers an 8-inch high-res touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Garmin navigation. Honda Sensing driver assists come standard on all Passport models. The XT6 features a fast, intuitive, and easy-to-operate infotainment system with cloud-based voice commands and a built-in app store. It also includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a suite of driver assists, but lacks semi-automated driving features and Super Cruise.

The 2019 Honda Passport is rated 7 out of 10 for safety. It comes with Honda Sensing driver assists and blind-spot monitoring. While the NHTSA has not rated the Passport overall, it scored well in front and side-impact tests. The 2020 Cadillac XT6 scores 8 out of 10 for safety. It offers rear pedestrian detection, digital rear-view mirror, 360-degree cameras, forward emergency braking, and adaptive cruise.

The Passport offers good value at the EX-L level, while the XT6 provides a lot of standard features for its price.