Head-to-head
2026 Honda Passport vs 2026 Nissan Rogue
The Honda Passport wins clearly, 89.6 to 76.1, on tech & comfort, performance, space & cargo. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on fuel & range.
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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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A2026 Nissan Rogue
The 2026 Nissan Rogue is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue FWD, is EPA-rated at 32 mp…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Honda Passport
Clear winThe Honda Passport wins clearly, 89.6 to 76.1, on tech & comfort, performance, space & cargo. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2026 Honda Passport leads by 71.1
Fuel & range 2026 Nissan Rogue leads by 34.4
Performance 2026 Honda Passport leads by 20.6
| Category · weight | 2026 Honda Passportoverall 89.6 | 2026 Nissan Rogueoverall 76.1 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 65.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 89.5 | 88.5 | ||||||||||||
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 | 83 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 79.4 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 28.9 | ||||||||||||
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 | 89.6 | 76.1 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda Passport: base trim RTL 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 2026 Honda Passport wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (45 points against 13 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 25.
- It makes 285 hp against 201.
Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (45 against 63 filed with NHTSA).
- It costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,100 against $3,200).
What they share
- 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 PassportRTL AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $29,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 3 |
| Engine displacement | 3,471 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | V6 24-Valve DOHC Dual VTC | 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo DOHC |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.167 | 5.676 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 73.1 in | 66.5 in |
| Overall length | 192 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 79.4 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 83.8 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 44 cu-ft | 31.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 119 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.5 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.7 in | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,478 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,478 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) | 19.5 ft | 35.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 351 mm | 296 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 292 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 265/60R18 110H | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 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 | 61.9 in | 57.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.7 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
136 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Cruise Control with full speed range and hold | std | — |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | std | — |
| Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear) | std | — |
| Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear) | std | — |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Advanced Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Front Knee Airbags | std | — |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Intersection Assist | — | std |
| Low Speed Braking Control | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Rear Sonar System | — | std |
| Rearview Camera | std | — |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Security System | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | 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 |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Rear Door Alert | std | std |
| Rollover sensor | std | std |
| Traction Control System | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type with individual position monitoring) | std | std |
Infotainment22 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi hotspot | std | — |
| 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster | std | — |
| 12.3-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| 2 front illuminated USB Type-C connection ports | — | std |
| Alexa Built-In | std | — |
| Audio System with 9 Speakers, including Subwoofer | std | — |
| Google built-in (includes 3-Years Unlimited Data Plan for In-Vehicle Apps) | std | — |
| HD Radio™ | std | — |
| HondaLink® | std | — |
| HondaLink® Subscription Services | std | — |
| NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, SiriusXM®, 8-inch color display with multi-touch control, AM/FM with 4 speakers | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| Steering wheel audio controls | — | 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 | — |
| Voice recognition | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless charging pad | std | — |
| Paddle shifters | std | std |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start and 2-Door Request Switch | std | — |
| Remote Engine Start with Intelligent Climate Control | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlets (Front & Cargo) | std | — |
| Auto Up/Down Power Windows | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake with Brake Hold | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Tailgate | std | — |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (Front Door and Tailgate) | std | — |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-zone HVAC | std | — |
| Air conditioning/heater – manual temperature control | — | std |
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60 / 40 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | std | — |
| Quick Comfort™ heated front seats | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | 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 and Cloth Seats | std | — |
Interior15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror | std | — |
| Active Sound Control | std | — |
| Ambient LED Lighting - White | std | — |
| Front & Rear LED Map Lights | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | std | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisor (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| Sunglasses Holder | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Illuminated Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors | std | — |
| Manual dimming inside rearview mirror | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescope steering wheel | — | std |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | — | std |
Exterior14 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Windshield | std | — |
| Active Shutter Grille | std | — |
| Black Roof Rails | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Front variable intermittent wipers | — | std |
| Grille – black with dark satin gray accents | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| LED Bright White Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Tire Repair Kit | — | std |
| Rear Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | std | — |
| Temporary spare tire | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights | std | std |
| LED taillights | std | std |
Powertrain10 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) 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) / Lever switch type (3-mode) | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| Integrated Drive Modes | std | — |
| Trail Torque Logic | std | — |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | std | — |
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | std | std |
| Idle stop/start system | std | std |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| 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 | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Bins with Hidden Storage Well | 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
Nissan Rogue
Safety Signal 91 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / — / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 45 · 3 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Visibility/Wiper (14), Engine (9), Power Train (7)
Top recalls
- moderate Power Train 26V419000 · 5,823 vehicles
- minor Tires 25V912000 · 4,655 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda PassportRTL AWD | Nissan RogueS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $29,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 7 trims | $29,490 – $39,390 8 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Passport AWD | Rogue FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,200 | $2,100 |
| 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 Nissan Rogue?
The Honda Passport wins clearly, 89.6 to 76.1, on tech & comfort, performance, space & cargo. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Passport scores 89.6 and the 2026 Nissan Rogue 76.1. 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 Nissan Rogue?
2026 Honda Passport: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Nissan Rogue: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 2 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 Nissan Rogue?
Where the 2026 Honda Passport wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (45 points against 13 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 25, and makes 285 hp against 201. Where the 2026 Nissan Rogue answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (45 against 63 filed with NHTSA) and costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,100 against $3,200). What they share: 5 seats.