2020 Honda Passport vs 2020 Dodge Durango

The 2020 Dodge Durango retained its styling from a 2014 update, with its design roots tracing back to a 2011 redesign. Its connection to the Charger muscle sedan was evident, though the platform was a decade old. The Durango's cabin design was straightforward but felt dated compared to its Jeep Grand Cherokee sibling, which had received more significant updates. The Durango was available in several trims, including SXT, GT, Citadel, R/T, and SRT, each offering various features from basic amenities in the SXT to luxury touches in the Citadel and performance enhancements in the SRT.

The 2020 Honda Passport followed Honda's traditional design approach, offering a practical and reliable aesthetic. Positioned between the CR-V and Pilot, the Passport presented a rugged and athletic exterior. It was available in four trims: Sport, EX-L, Touring, and Elite, with the Elite trim offering a fully loaded experience. The Passport featured a sophisticated interior with a mix of durable and soft materials, providing comfort and utility. The Elite trim included heated and ventilated front seats, a leather-trimmed heated steering wheel, and a moonroof, among other features. The Passport's design emphasized spaciousness and practicality, appealing to those familiar with Honda's consistent design philosophy.

The 2020 Dodge Durango offered a range of engines across its trims. The SXT, GT, and Citadel came standard with a 3.6-liter V6 engine producing 293 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The R/T trim featured a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque, also available on the Citadel. The SRT trim boasted a 6.4-liter Hemi V8, delivering 475 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. All engines were paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, with rear-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available. The Durango's performance was notable, especially in the SRT trim, which offered impressive acceleration and handling for its size, aided by a performance-tuned suspension and Brembo brakes.

The 2020 Honda Passport was equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine across all trims, generating 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, the engine provided smooth performance in various driving conditions. However, its fuel economy was less impressive, with front-wheel-drive models achieving 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, while all-wheel-drive models achieved slightly lower figures. The Passport's all-wheel-drive system offered torque-vectoring capabilities, enhancing stability and off-road performance. The Passport could tow up to 5,000 pounds with the available towing package, surpassing some of its competitors in towing capacity.

The 2020 Dodge Durango offered 17.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, expanding to 47.7 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 84.5 cubic feet with both the second and third rows folded. This was comparable to competitors like the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot. The Durango's cabin provided ample space for occupants, with comfortable front seats and a choice between a three-passenger bench or captain's chairs in the second row. The third row was more suitable for children due to limited space. The Durango also featured multiple storage options for small items throughout the cabin.

The 2020 Honda Passport was praised for its practicality, offering a spacious interior without a third-row option. It provided ample seating for four adults, with height-adjustable seatbelts and three full LATCH connections for child seats. The Passport's seats were comfortable, similar to those in the Pilot and Odyssey, with available perforated leather upholstery. The SUV offered 41.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, with the most under-floor storage in its class. The Passport's interior featured thoughtful storage solutions, including a large center console and additional shelf space in the front doors.

The 2020 Dodge Durango featured the Uconnect infotainment system, with a 7-inch touchscreen standard on the SXT and GT trims, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen optional on the GT and standard on higher trims. Uconnect was known for its user-friendly interface, with a tablet-inspired layout and dock icons for easy navigation. The system included Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with navigation and a premium audio system available on higher trims. The Durango's semi-digital instrument panel was functional, though smaller than some competitors.

The 2020 Honda Passport's base Sport model came with a 5.0-inch display, while higher trims featured an 8.0-inch Display Audio infotainment system. The larger screen supported Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with a manual power button and volume knob. The system was practical and easy to use, with additional features like Bluetooth, a USB port, and a seven-speaker audio system standard. Higher trims offered a 10-speaker audio system, satellite radio, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The Passport's dashboard design was borrowed from the Pilot, appearing slightly outdated but functional.

The 2020 Dodge Durango came with standard front- and side-impact airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, and trailer sway control. Rear parking sensors were available on the SXT and standard on other trims, with front parking sensors standard on higher trims. Optional safety features included adaptive cruise control, forward-collision avoidance, and lane-departure warning. The Durango received a four-star rating from the NHTSA and a Moderate score in driver’s side small-front overlap testing from the IIHS.

The 2020 Honda Passport prioritized safety, earning good scores from the IIHS and NHTSA, and was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick. It came standard with the Honda Sensing suite, including collision mitigation braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. A rearview camera with a birds-eye view was also standard. Higher trims offered additional features like blind-spot monitoring and parking sensors. While lacking some advanced features found in competitors, the Passport's safety technology was comprehensive.