Honda Passport vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
Overview | |
Years produced1994-2002 | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$44,750 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings8875 | Listings4018 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryRedesigned for the 2026 model year, the Honda Passport now targets aspirational lifestyle SUVs, such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Toyota 4Runner. While the Passport name remains, nearly everything else is new–from the exterior to the interior and the engine to the trunk. Honda’s two-row SUV is virtually unrecognizable compared with the outgoing generation. Verdict: The 2026 Honda Passport is a well-rounded crossover SUV that shines with regards to cargo space and user-friendly tech. However, while the new Passport aims to be more capable off-road than its predecessor, it still lacks key features, such as a locking differential and low-range 4WD, not to mention it carries a high price tag. While not ideal for hardcore off-roaders (it is, after all, a unibody construction), the 2026 Honda Passport is a solid choice for family adventures in need of a comfortable and spacious crossover. | |
Reviews SummaryAnnounced ahead of the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape PHEV already looks like a half-measure in 2021. An electric motor and battery pack provide reasonable driving range in ideal conditions, helping it achieve a commendable combined fuel economy rating from the EPA. But in a rapidly electrifying marketplace, and with many of the most exciting EVs coming from the Blue Oval itself, the Escape PHEV is hard to recommend as a long-term option. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 285 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower285 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 285 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower285 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space44.0 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4478 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height73.1 in | Height66.1 in |
Length191.5 in | Length180.5 in |
Width79.4 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase113.6 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload948 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1994-2002 | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $44,750 | $33,075 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Redesigned for the 2026 model year, the Honda Passport now targets aspirational lifestyle SUVs, such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Toyota 4Runner. While the Passport name remains, nearly everything else is new–from the exterior to the interior and the engine to the trunk. Honda’s two-row SUV is virtually unrecognizable compared with the outgoing generation. Verdict: The 2026 Honda Passport is a well-rounded crossover SUV that shines with regards to cargo space and user-friendly tech. However, while the new Passport aims to be more capable off-road than its predecessor, it still lacks key features, such as a locking differential and low-range 4WD, not to mention it carries a high price tag. While not ideal for hardcore off-roaders (it is, after all, a unibody construction), the 2026 Honda Passport is a solid choice for family adventures in need of a comfortable and spacious crossover. | Announced ahead of the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape PHEV already looks like a half-measure in 2021. An electric motor and battery pack provide reasonable driving range in ideal conditions, helping it achieve a commendable combined fuel economy rating from the EPA. But in a rapidly electrifying marketplace, and with many of the most exciting EVs coming from the Blue Oval itself, the Escape PHEV is hard to recommend as a long-term option. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 285 hp V6 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 285 hp @ 6100 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 285 hp V6 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 285 hp @ 6100 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 44.0 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4478 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 73.1 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 79.4 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 948 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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