Head-to-head
2026 Honda Passport vs 2026 Hyundai Tucson
Too close to call: Honda Passport 91.8 vs Hyundai Tucson 90.5 with these weights. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on fuel & range and tech & comfort. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips.
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2026 Honda Passport
The 2026 Honda Passport is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Passport AWD, is EPA-rated at …
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C2026 Hyundai Tucson
The 2026 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
2026 Honda Passport
Toss-upToo close to call: Honda Passport 91.8 vs Hyundai Tucson 90.5 with these weights. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on fuel & range and tech & comfort. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips.
Fuel & range 2026 Hyundai Tucson leads by 25
Performance 2026 Honda Passport leads by 33.6
Safety 2026 Honda Passport leads by 11.4
| Category · weight | 2026 Honda Passportoverall 91.8 | 2026 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 90.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 97 | 85.6 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 95.8 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 66.4 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 90.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 91.8 | 90.5 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda Passport: base trim RTL AWD · Hyundai Tucson: base trim SE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and the answer flips.
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 2026 Honda Passport wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (63 against 89 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 74).
- It makes 285 hp against 187.
Where the 2026 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.
- 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
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $29,700 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,471 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | V6 24-Valve DOHC Dual VTC | 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.167 | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 73.1 in | 65.6 in |
| Overall length | 192 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 79.4 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 83.8 cu-ft | 80.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 44 cu-ft | 41.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 119 cu-ft | 147 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.5 in | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.7 in | 39.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.9 in | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,478 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,478 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) | 19.5 ft | 38.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 351 mm | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 265/60R18 110H | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal | 14.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | Bluelink+ |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.9 in | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.7 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
193 features · differences first, then sharedSafety33 differ · 51 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection (sensor fusion-type) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning Detection | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Rearview camera with Parking Guidance | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Front | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Rear | std | — |
| Rear side airbags (2) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | — | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist | std | — |
| 5-position seatbelt reminder | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | — | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Lane Change Assist | std | — |
| Bodyside reinforcements | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Advanced Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Front Knee Airbags | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | — | std |
| Low Speed Braking Control | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) - Seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | — | std |
| Rearview Camera | 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 |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1) / Front passenger (1) | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) airbags (2) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) - Driver-selectable | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes | std | std |
| Brake Assist | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | std | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door logic-type) | std | std |
| Side air curtains with rollover sensors | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Individual Tire Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio™, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite) | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability | std | — |
| Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up) | — | std |
| 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster | std | — |
| 12.3-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Alexa Built-In | std | — |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Audio System with 9 Speakers, including Subwoofer | std | — |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | — | std |
| Controller OTA update capability | — | std |
| Front Dual USB Type-C ports (1 data/charge + 1 charge port (27W)) | — | std |
| Google built-in (includes 3-Years Unlimited Data Plan for In-Vehicle Apps) | std | — |
| HD Radio™ | std | — |
| HD Radio™ Technology | — | std |
| HondaLink® | std | — |
| HondaLink® Subscription Services | std | — |
| Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power) | — | std |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription) | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Rear Console (2 Ports) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Data Port - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W | std | — |
Convenience15 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlets (Front & Cargo) | std | — |
| Auto Up/Down Power Windows | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake with Brake Hold | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power door locks | — | std |
| Power Tailgate | std | — |
| Power Window Switches - Driver auto down/up | — | std |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | — | std |
| Remote release Hood | — | std |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (Front Door and Tailgate) | std | — |
| Storage tray (below 12-volt outlet) | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet (2) - Front (1) / cargo (1) | — | std |
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | std |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration | std | — |
| After-Blow logic | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | — | std |
| Manual air conditioning | — | std |
| Rear seat heater ducts | — | std |
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats (3-steps) | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant) | — | std |
| Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Memory and 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 |
| 60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint | std | std |
Interior33 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Multi-Information Display | — | std |
| Auto-dimming Mirror | std | — |
| 3-spoke steering wheel | — | std |
| Active Sound Control | std | — |
| Ambient LED Lighting - White | std | — |
| Assist grips (4) | — | std |
| Bag hook - 2nd row seat back | — | std |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | — | std |
| Cruise control buttons | — | std |
| Cupholders, Dual - Front center console-mounted | — | std |
| Door handles - Metal paint | — | std |
| Front & Rear LED Map Lights | std | — |
| Front center console - Fixed armrest storage box | — | std |
| Glove compartment with Damper | — | std |
| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | — | std |
| Illuminated power window switches | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | std | — |
| Rear coat hanger (1) | — | std |
| Roof trim - Gray | — | std |
| Sliding Sunvisor (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| Sunglasses Holder | std | — |
| Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ Illumination | std | — |
| Floor mats - Carpeted | std | opt |
| Front and Rear LED overhead lighting | — | std |
| LED Cargo area light | — | std |
| Seatback map pocket(s) | — | std |
| Sunvisors - Dual vanity mirror with cover, w/ sliding function | — | std |
| Trip odometer | — | std |
Exterior23 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Shutter Grille | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) | — | std |
| Black Roof Rails | std | — |
| Body color door handles | — | std |
| Bodycolor side mirror housing | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Chrome upper door window molding | — | std |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | — | std |
| LED Bright White Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | — |
| LED front turn signals | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off | std | — |
| LED taillights / LED license plate lights | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | — | std |
| Side sills - Material Black | — | 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 |
| Spare Tire - Compact Temporary Tire | std | std |
Powertrain10 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand | std | — |
| Drive Type - FWD | — | std |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | std | — |
| AWD Lock | — | opt |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| Shift-By-Wire | std | — |
| Trail Torque Logic | std | — |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | std | — |
| Drive Mode - Center-console mounted | std | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist® | std | — |
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Unit-Body Construction | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| Cargo Bins with Hidden Storage Well | std | — |
| Cargo cover - Retractable | — | opt |
| Cargo tie-down anchors (6) - 3 on each side, 2 floor & 1 upper per side | — | std |
| 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 92 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 63 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (14), Electrical System (12), Forward Collision Avoidance (11)
Top recalls
- high Structure 26V424000 · 3,933 vehicles
Hyundai Tucson
Safety Signal 74 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5
Owner complaints 89 · 18 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (49), Unspecified (19), Electrical System (17)
Top recalls
- high Forward Collision Avoidance 26V316000 · 423,062 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V254000 · 2,931 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V549000 · 29 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 26V400000 · 96,310 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda PassportRTL AWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $29,700 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 7 trims | $29,700 – $48,900 21 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 2026 Honda Passport or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
Too close to call: Honda Passport 91.8 vs Hyundai Tucson 90.5 with these weights. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on fuel & range and tech & comfort. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Passport scores 91.8 and the 2026 Hyundai Tucson 90.5. 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 2026 Honda Passport or the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
2026 Honda Passport: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Hyundai Tucson: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 5 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 2026 Honda Passport and the 2026 Hyundai Tucson?
Where the 2026 Honda Passport wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (63 against 89 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 74), and makes 285 hp against 187. Where the 2026 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 and 5 seats.