Head-to-head
2025 Honda Passport vs 2025 Hyundai Tucson
The Honda Passport wins clearly, 94.5 to 79.7, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on fuel & range.
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2025 Honda Passport
The 2025 Honda Passport is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Passport AWD, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no …
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D2025 Hyundai Tucson
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tuc…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Honda Passport
Clear winThe Honda Passport wins clearly, 94.5 to 79.7, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2025 Honda Passport leads by 42.9
Safety 2025 Honda Passport leads by 23
Fuel & range 2025 Hyundai Tucson leads by 25
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Passportoverall 94.5 | 2025 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 79.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 75 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 77 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 99.2 | 97 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 71 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 57.1 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 94.5 | 79.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda Passport: base trim EX-L AWD · Hyundai Tucson: base trim SE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Honda Passport wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (40 against 428 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (42 points against 24 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 69).
Where the 2025 Hyundai Tucson answers
- It costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,400 against $3,200).
- It is rated 28 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 28 standard driver-assist features.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $28,705 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,471 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L V6 SOHC i-VTEC 24-Valve | 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | SOHC | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.334 | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 72.2 in | 65.6 in |
| Overall length | 189 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 78.6 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 77.7 cu-ft | 80.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 41.2 cu-ft | 38.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 115 cu-ft | 147 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in | 39.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,236 lbs | 3,429 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,236 lbs | 3,429 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,717 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | 38.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 265/45R20 104H | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.5 gal | 14.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | Bluelink+ |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 62 in | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.9 in | 56 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
148 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 46 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Advanced Front Airbags | std | — |
| Front Side Airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | — | std |
| 8 airbags - Front, Front Side, Side-Curtain, & Rear Side with Rollover Sensors | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Parking Sensors (2 Front & 4 Rear) | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Security System | std | — |
| Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Rearview camera | std | std |
| ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | std | std |
| Brake Assist | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Individual Tire Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up) | — | std |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite) | — | std |
| 215-Watt Audio System with 7 Speakers, including Subwoofer | std | — |
| 8-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| Controller OTA update capability | — | std |
| Front Dual USB Type-C ports (1 data/charge + 1 charge port (27W)) | — | std |
| HD Radio™ | std | — |
| HD Radio™ Technology | — | std |
| HondaLink® | std | — |
| Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power) | — | std |
| SiriusXM® | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription) | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| USB-A 1.5A Data Port - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Rear Console (2 Ports) | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wireless Phone Charger (Qi) | std | — |
Convenience12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlets (Front & Cargo) | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| HomeLink® Remote System | std | — |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Tailgate | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up / Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Window | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| Remote Fuel Filler Door Release | std | — |
| Remote release Hood | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet (2) Front (1) / cargo (1) | — | std |
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration | std | — |
Seating11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint | — | std |
| Heated front seats (3-steps) | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| 60 / 40 2nd-Row with One-Touch Fold | std | — |
| Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant) | — | std |
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Power Lumbar Support | std | — |
| Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed seats | std | — |
| Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo) | — | std |
| Rear center armrest with cupholders | — | std |
Interior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Multi-Information Display | — | std |
| Auto-dimming Mirror | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | std | — |
| Illuminated Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | std | — |
| Map Lights | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisor (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night | — | std |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
| LED Cargo area light | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | — | std |
| Trip odometer | — | std |
Exterior14 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power Sunroof Conventional-Type | std | — |
| LED Projector Low-Beam Headlights with Auto-On/Off | std | — |
| Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) | — | std |
| Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| LED front turn signals | — | std |
| LED taillights / LED license plate lights | std | — |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | — | std |
| Side mirrors with turn signal indicators | std | — |
| Privacy Glass Rear/quarter/back glass | std | — |
| Solar glass Front Door, Windshield | — | std |
| Mud Guards Front/Rear | — | opt |
| Rear spoiler Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
| Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | std |
| Compact Temporary Tire | std | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| FWD | — | std |
| Intelligent Traction Management: Snow / Sand / Mud | std | — |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | std | — |
| AWD Lock | — | opt |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Drive Mode Center-console mounted | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| Shift-By-Wire | std | — |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | std | — |
| HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand | std | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Unit-Body Construction | std | — |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| Dual level cargo floor (n/a on PHEV) | — | std |
| Trailer pre-wiring | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda Passport
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 40 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (17), Electrical System (16), Unspecified (12)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Hyundai Tucson
Safety Signal 69 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 7
Owner complaints 428 · 37 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (276), Electrical System (118), Unspecified (84)
Top recalls
- high Forward Collision Avoidance 26V316000 · 423,062 vehicles
- high Air Bags 25V809000 · 258 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V549000 · 29 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V877000 · 42,465 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 26V400000 · 96,310 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $28,705 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 3 trims | $28,705 – $47,440 16 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Passport AWD | Tucson FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 28 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,200 | $2,400 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Honda Passport or the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
The Honda Passport wins clearly, 94.5 to 79.7, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Passport scores 94.5 and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson 79.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Honda Passport or the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
2025 Honda Passport: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2025 Hyundai Tucson: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 7 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Honda Passport and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
Where the 2025 Honda Passport wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (40 against 428 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (42 points against 24 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 69). Where the 2025 Hyundai Tucson answers: it costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,400 against $3,200) and is rated 28 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, 28 standard driver-assist features, and 5 seats.