2020 Jeep Wrangler vs 2019 Honda Passport

2019 Honda Passport
2019 Honda Passport
$31,990MSRP
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2020 Jeep Wrangler
2020 Jeep Wrangler
$28,295MSRP
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2019 Honda Passport
$31,990MSRP
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2020 Jeep Wrangler
$28,295MSRP
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MSRP

$31,990

MSRP

$28,295

Listings

303

Listings

3088

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

Pros

  • Multiple powertrain options

  • Off-road capability

Cons

  • Poor fuel economy

2019 Honda Passport Reviews Summary

With four SUVs currently in its lineup, it may be hard to imagine, but there was a time when Honda had no idea how to build one. In 1993, Isuzu did the hard work, offering its body-on-frame Rodeo, which Honda rebadged as the Passport until 2002. Today's modern Passport is a Honda Pilot without a third-row seat, and like the Pilot (and the Ridgeline pickup), it's based on the Odyssey minivan chassis. And despite being tailored to families and outdoorsy types, the Passport is one of the most simplistic, unadorned new SUVs on sale. Offering basic transportation with gobs of space, all-wheel drive, and high ground clearance, the Passport hasn’t altered its original formula—and that's a good thing.

2020 Jeep Wrangler Reviews Summary

It’s hard to find a car with better brand recognition than Jeep's Wrangler. It is an American 4x4 icon, with military roots and millions of miles of trails traversed. As awesome as Jeeps are, they require one caveat: They are not very efficient. This has become more glaring as the rest of the industry works to improve fuel economy. Jeep has made incremental improvements in the past several years, with mild hybrids and turbocharged 4-cylinder engines, but these setups still don‘t get much better than V8-level fuel economy.

So for 2020, Jeep offers a new diesel engine in the Wrangler Unlimited. Read on to learn if this new engine actually improves the Wrangler’s fuel economy. And if not, does the Wrangler Unlimited do other things well enough to make up for its fuel thirstiness?

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.5L 280 hp V6

Engine

3.6L 285 hp V6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

4X4

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

4

Horsepower

280 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

285 hp @ 6400 rpm

MPG City

20

MPG City

17

MPG Highway

25

MPG Highway

25
2019 Honda Passport
2019 Honda Passport
$31,990MSRP
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2020 Jeep Wrangler
2020 Jeep Wrangler
$28,295MSRP
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2019 Honda Passport
$31,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2020 Jeep Wrangler
$28,295MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$31,990
$28,295
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.4

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Read full review

7.7 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons

Pros

  • Multiple powertrain options

  • Off-road capability

Cons

  • Poor fuel economy

Summary
With four SUVs currently in its lineup, it may be hard to imagine, but there was a time when Honda had no idea how to build one. In 1993, Isuzu did the hard work, offering its body-on-frame Rodeo, which Honda rebadged as the Passport until 2002. Today's modern Passport is a Honda Pilot without a third-row seat, and like the Pilot (and the Ridgeline pickup), it's based on the Odyssey minivan chassis. And despite being tailored to families and outdoorsy types, the Passport is one of the most simplistic, unadorned new SUVs on sale. Offering basic transportation with gobs of space, all-wheel drive, and high ground clearance, the Passport hasn’t altered its original formula—and that's a good thing.

It’s hard to find a car with better brand recognition than Jeep's Wrangler. It is an American 4x4 icon, with military roots and millions of miles of trails traversed. As awesome as Jeeps are, they require one caveat: They are not very efficient. This has become more glaring as the rest of the industry works to improve fuel economy. Jeep has made incremental improvements in the past several years, with mild hybrids and turbocharged 4-cylinder engines, but these setups still don‘t get much better than V8-level fuel economy.

So for 2020, Jeep offers a new diesel engine in the Wrangler Unlimited. Read on to learn if this new engine actually improves the Wrangler’s fuel economy. And if not, does the Wrangler Unlimited do other things well enough to make up for its fuel thirstiness?

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
3.5L 280 hp V6
3.6L 285 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
4X4
Seating Capacity
5
4
Horsepower
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
MPG City
20
17
MPG Highway
25
25
Look and feel

2019 Honda Passport

7/10

2020 Jeep Wrangler

8/10
The 2019 Honda Passport, rated 7 out of 10 by CarGurus experts, offers a boxier and more broad-shouldered appearance than the Pilot, with a chunky, practical, and attractive style. The 2020 Jeep Wrangler, rated 8 out of 10, boasts unmistakable boxy styling, circular headlights, and a seven-slat grille, giving it an industrial look.
Picture of 2019 Honda Passport
Picture of 2019 Honda Passport
Picture of 2019 Honda Passport
Picture of 2019 Honda Passport
Picture of 2019 Honda Passport
Picture of 2019 Honda Passport
Picture of 2019 Honda Passport
Picture of 2019 Honda Passport
Picture of 2019 Honda Passport
Performance

2019 Honda Passport

8/10

2020 Jeep Wrangler

9/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Honda Passport 8 out of 10 and the 2020 Jeep Wrangler 9 out of 10 in terms of performance. The Passport comes with a large, naturally aspirated V6 engine, making 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, offering strong performance and towing capacity. The Wrangler offers a range of engine options, including a 3.6-liter V6, a turbocharged 4-cylinder, and a new-for-2020 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel, providing impressive torque and off-road capabilities.
Form and function

2019 Honda Passport

9/10

2020 Jeep Wrangler

6/10
The 2019 Honda Passport, rated 9 out of 10, offers ample cargo space, three-zone climate control, and a user-friendly interior. In contrast, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler, rated 6 out of 10, provides the flexibility of removable doors and roof, but sacrifices cargo space for its off-road capabilities.
Technology

2019 Honda Passport

7/10

2020 Jeep Wrangler

8/10
The 2019 Honda Passport, rated 7 out of 10, offers an 8-inch high-res touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Honda Sensing driver assists. The 2020 Jeep Wrangler, rated 8 out of 10, features a range of infotainment systems, including a 5-inch touchscreen on lower trims and an 8.4-inch Uconnect system with navigation and premium audio on higher trims.
Safety

2019 Honda Passport

7/10

2020 Jeep Wrangler

8/10
The 2019 Honda Passport comes with Honda Sensing driver assists and blind-spot monitoring, while the 2020 Jeep Wrangler offers optional advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control and full-speed forward-collision warning.

CarGurus highlights

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BThe 2020 Jeep Wrangler edges out the 2019 Honda Passport with a slightly higher overall score. However, the choice between the two ultimately depends on individual preferences and priorities.

CarGurus highlights

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BThe 2020 Jeep Wrangler edges out the 2019 Honda Passport with a slightly higher overall score. However, the choice between the two ultimately depends on individual preferences and priorities.

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