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Compare 2023 Honda Pilot vs 2023 Honda Passport

2023 Honda Pilot vs 2023 Honda Passport
2023 Honda Pilot 2023 Honda Passport

  Engine

3.5L V6 3.5L V6

  Horsepower

285 hp 280 hp

  MPG (City/Highway)

19/27 * 19/24 *

  All-Wheel Drive

Optional Standard

  Max Seating Capacity

8 Passengers 5 Passengers

  Max Cargo Space

114.3 cubic feet ** 100.8 cubic feet **

2023 Honda Pilot vs 2023 Honda Passport

Serving Murfreesboro, TN

Honda of Murfreesboro's customers frequently asks about the differences between the 2023 Pilot and the 2023 Passport. Both are midsize crossover SUVs known for their excellent combination of premium engineering and features. Let's closely examine these two vehicles and what sets them apart.

Performance

The 2023 Honda Passport comes with a V6, 3.5-liter engine that delivers 280 horsepower. It has all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission. On the other hand, the 2023 Honda Pilot also comes with a V6, 3.5-liter engine, but it generates 285 horsepower and is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The LX, Sport, EX-L, and Touring trims of the Pilot offer both front-wheel and all-wheel drive, while the TrailSport and Elite trims come with all-wheel drive exclusively.

Appearance

The 2023 Passport has a bold profile with enhanced fender molding and sleek side contours. Its front end features wedge-shaped headlights capped by an LED bar, U-shaped air vents, and a skid plate. The grille has a honeycomb design with staggered patterns. Meanwhile, the 2023 Pilot has extra windows on the rear sides, a dominant height from front to rear, and thin molding. Its front bumper is longer and thinner, with C-shaped air vents, a larger grille with pointed sides, and modestly angled LED-underscored headlights.

Features

The 2023 Passport comes equipped with top-notch features that vary by trim levels, such as HondaLink, a hands-free liftgate, heated seats and steering wheel, a navigation system, a 115-volt power outlet, rear window sunshades, ambient cabin lighting, wireless connections for smart devices, parking sensors, leather upholstery, driver's memory settings, wireless phone charging, and adaptive cruise control. The 2023 Pilot has these features and offers additional items such as a third row, heated second-row seats, a surround-view camera, a head-up display, a heated windshield, a Bose sound system, and others.

If you're interested in seeing the differences between the 2023 Honda Pilot and the 2023 Honda Passport in person, visit Honda of Murfreesboro's showroom today.

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* 2023 Honda Pilot: 19 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for non-TrailSport AWD trims. 18 city/23 highway/20 combined mpg rating for TrailSport. Based on 2023 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
* 2023 Honda Passport: 19 city/24 highway/21 combined mpg rating. Based on 2023 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.
** Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus, where applicable, floor space between seating rows and seats in their forward-most and upright position.