Honda Passport vs. Toyota Highlander
2022 Honda Passport vs. Toyota Highlander | Capacity, Exterior, & Technology Options Compared
If you’re in the market for a new mid-size SUV, the 2022 Honda Passport and 2022 Toyota Highlander will likely come up as two of the top options. Equipped with a V6 engine, smart safety tech, and versatile cargo space, both of these SUVs are ideal for everyday use. But which one stands out for your lifestyle? Use this comparison crafted by the team at Gary Yeomans Honda to help make that decision. Want more information on the Honda Passport? Read through our model review.
In this comparison we looked at the 2022 Honda Passport EX-L versus the 2022 Toyota Highlander LE.
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2022 Honda Passport vs. Toyota Highlander Interior & Capacity
One difference between the Passport and Highlander is their seating capacity. The three-row Toyota Highlander can seat up to eight, while the two-row Passport carries five adults with ease. However, if cargo capacity is a top consideration for your new SUV, the Honda Passport is a clear winner. The 2022 Passport provides a maximum cargo capacity of up to 100.8 cubic feet, versus the Highlander with 84.3 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. You can also stow cargo under the rear cargo floor of the Passport.
The Highlander LE includes fabric seat trim and an eight-way power driver’s seat. However, the Passport EX-L provides a bit more for daily comfort and convenience, including leather upholstery, heated front seats, one-touch power moonroof, and a ten-way power driver’s seat. Both SUVs feature tri-zone climate control.
2022 Honda Passport vs. Toyota Highlander Engine & Performance
The Honda Passport and Toyota Highlander both feature a muscular 3.5L V6 engine and can be had with either front- or all-wheel drive (AWD). With AWD equipped, both SUVs can tow your family camper or fishing boat with a 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity. The Highlander is also available as a hybrid. See the accompanying chart for Passport and Highlander gas engine performance specs.
Model | Honda Passport | Toyota Highlander |
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Engine | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 |
Transmission | Nine-speed automatic | Eight-speed automatic |
Horsepower | 280 HP | 295 HP |
Torque | 262 lb.-ft. | 263 lb.-ft. |
MPG | 20 city / 25 hwy* | 21 city / 29 hwy |
Max. Towing | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. |
2022 Honda Passport vs. Toyota Highlander Safety
Your safety on the road is a primary consideration in both the 2022 Honda Passport and Toyota Highlander. That’s why you’ll find each model has its own unique suite of standard safety and driver assistance features — Honda Sensing® and Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+. See the accompanying chart to compare the features included with each model.
2022 Honda Passport EX-L | Model | 2022 Toyota Pathfinder LE |
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Honda Sensing® | Unique Safety Suite | Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ |
Collision Mitigation Braking Systemâ„¢ | Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection | |
Road departure mitigation system | Lane departure alert with steering assist | |
Adaptive cruise control | Full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control | |
Lane keeping assist system | Automatic high beams | |
Forward collision warning | Lane tracing assist | |
Lane departure warning | Road sign assist | |
Blind spot information system with cross traffic monitor | Additional Safety Features | |
Auto high-beam headlights | Blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert. | |
Rear seat reminder |
2022 Honda Passport vs. Toyota Highlander Exterior Design
Overall, the Highlander is slightly longer than the Passport — the Toyota measures 194.9 inches long and the Honda 189.1 inches. Each one boasts its own unique exterior styling, with a longer-looking front end for the Highlander and a restyled front end on the 2022 Passport. Both include a convenient power liftgate and standard LED headlights. In the trims we compared, the Honda Passport rolls on 20-inch alloy wheels, and the Toyota Highlander on 18-inch alloy wheels.
2022 Honda Passport vs. Toyota Highlander Technology
Whether you drive the Passport or Highlander, you’ll be equipped with intuitive technology and convenient connectivity every mile of the way. In the trims we compared, the tech experience in both SUVs revolves around a standard 8-inch touchscreen. Incorporate your smartphone into the infotainment system for music, navigation, and hands-free communication using standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ phone projection. Play your favorite bands through six speakers in the Highlander or seven in the Passport.
Unique to the Honda Passport in the trims we compared, a wireless phone charger helps keep your device charged and ready for action. CabinControl® remote capability in the Honda allows your rear-seat passengers to control the music, rear-seat temperature, and more directly from their compatible smartphone.
Honda Passport for Sale in Daytona Beach, FL, Today
If the 2022 Passport is right for you, find a model you like in the new inventory available at Gary Yeomans Honda and schedule a test drive to get behind the wheel.