Head-to-head
2025 Honda Passport vs 2025 Nissan Rogue
The Honda Passport wins clearly, 92.3 to 78.5, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Nissan Rogue 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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The 2025 Nissan Rogue is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue FWD, is EPA-rated at 33 mp…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Honda Passport
Clear winThe Honda Passport wins clearly, 92.3 to 78.5, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2025 Honda Passport leads by 54.8
Fuel & range 2025 Nissan Rogue leads by 36.1
Safety 2025 Honda Passport leads by 17.5
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Passportoverall 92.3 | 2025 Nissan Rogueoverall 78.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 63.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 82.5 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 100 | 87.2 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 79.2 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 45.2 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 92.3 | 78.5 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda Passport: base trim EX-L AWD · Nissan Rogue: base trim S 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 185 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (42 points against 19 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 83).
Where the 2025 Nissan Rogue answers
- It is rated 33 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,050 against $3,200).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 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 | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $28,590 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 3 |
| Engine displacement | 3,471 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L V6 SOHC i-VTEC 24-Valve | 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo DOHC |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | SOHC | 4 valves per cylinder with Continuously Variable Timing Control System on intake and exhaust valves |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg | 33 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.334 | 5.676 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 72.2 in | 66.5 in |
| Overall length | 189 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 78.6 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 77.7 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 41.2 cu-ft | 31.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 115 cu-ft | 137 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.6 in | 38.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,236 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,236 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,641 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Independent multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion | Electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | 296 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 292 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 265/45R20 104H | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 62 in | 57.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.9 in | 55.9 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
128 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention | std | — |
| Multi View Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Intersection Assist | — | std |
| Parking Sensors (2 Front & 4 Rear) | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | std | — |
| Rear Sonar System | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Security System | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | std |
| Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | std | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (4/4/4) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Traction Control System | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | std | std |
Infotainment21 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | — | std |
| 215-Watt Audio System with 7 Speakers, including Subwoofer | std | — |
| 8-inch color display | — | std |
| 8-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| HD Radio™ | std | — |
| HondaLink® | std | — |
| NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, SiriusXM®, 8-inch color display with multi-touch control, AM/FM with 4 speakers | — | std |
| SiriusXM® | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| Steering wheel audio controls | — | 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 | — |
| Voice recognition | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Wireless Phone Charger (Qi) | std | — |
| Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode with paddle shifters | std | std |
Convenience12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start and 2-Door Request Switch | 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 | — |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-zone HVAC | std | — |
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Comfort™ heated front seats | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | — | std |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| 60 / 40 2nd-Row with One-Touch Fold | 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-appointed seating | std | — |
| Premium cloth seating | — | std |
Interior15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | std | — |
| Drive computer with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS with individual position monitoring | — | std |
| Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges | — | 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 and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Manual tilt / Manual telescope steering column | — | std |
| Driver's and front passenger sliding sunvisors | — | std |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | — | std |
Exterior8 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power panoramic moonroof | std | — |
| LED Projector Low-Beam Headlights with Auto-On/Off | std | — |
| Acoustic Windshield | std | — |
| Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Integrated LED turn signals (outside mirrors) | std | — |
| Rear Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| LED taillights | std | std |
| Temporary spare tire | std | std |
Powertrain8 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front engine FWD | — | std |
| Intelligent Traction Management: Snow / Sand / Mud | std | — |
| 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | std | — |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector – Dial type (5-mode) AWD / Lever switch type (3-mode) FWD | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | std | — |
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with Hill Descent Control | std | std |
| Idle stop/start system | std | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Unit-Body Construction | 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.
Nissan Rogue
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 185 · 6 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Visibility/Wiper (80), Unspecified (77), Engine (13)
Top recalls
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 26V081000 · 318,782 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 26V080000 · 323,917 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 24V748000 · 37,236 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda PassportEX-L AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $28,590 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 3 trims | $28,590 – $39,990 9 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Passport AWD | Rogue FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,200 | $2,050 |
| 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 Nissan Rogue?
The Honda Passport wins clearly, 92.3 to 78.5, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Passport scores 92.3 and the 2025 Nissan Rogue 78.5. 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 Nissan Rogue?
2025 Honda Passport: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2025 Nissan Rogue: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 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 Nissan Rogue?
Where the 2025 Honda Passport wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (40 against 185 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (42 points against 19 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 83). Where the 2025 Nissan Rogue answers: it is rated 33 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,050 against $3,200). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.