Head-to-head
2027 Honda Passport vs 2027 Jeep Wrangler
The Honda Passport wins clearly, 99.3 to 87.6, on safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance.
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2027 Honda Passport
The 2027 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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A2027 Jeep Wrangler
The 2027 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr 4WD, is EPA-rated …
Verdict · default weights
2027 Honda Passport
Clear winThe Honda Passport wins clearly, 99.3 to 87.6, on safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance.
Safety 2027 Honda Passport leads by 22.8
Space & cargo 2027 Honda Passport leads by 22.4
Performance 2027 Jeep Wrangler leads by 4.1
| Category · weight | 2027 Honda Passportoverall 99.3 | 2027 Jeep Wrangleroverall 87.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 77.2 | ||||||||||||
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 | 77.6 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 95.9 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 99.3 | 87.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Honda Passport: base trim RTL AWD · Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport 2-door 4WD. 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 2027 Honda Passport wins
- It lists 35 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It holds 44 cu ft behind the second row against 31.7.
- It seats 5 against 4.
Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers
- It carries 142 hp per ton against 125.
- It makes 285 hp against 280.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- The same EPA fuel cost ($2,950 a year).
- 21 combined.
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.
Specifications side by side
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,471 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | V6 | 3.6-liter Pentastar 60-degree V-type liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.167 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 9.7 in |
| Overall height | 73.1 in | 73.6 in |
| Overall length | 192 in | 167 in |
| Overall width | 79.4 in | 73.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 96.8 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 83.8 cu-ft | 72.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 44 cu-ft | 31.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 119 cu-ft | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.5 in | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.7 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 40.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.9 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,478 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,478 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion | Electro-hydraulic power |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.5 ft | 32.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 351 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented rotor |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 328 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid rotor |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 265/60R18 110H | P245/75R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal | 17.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.9 in | 55.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.7 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 57.7 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
124 features · differences first, then sharedSafety34 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | — |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Lane Change Assist | std | — |
| Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Advanced Front Airbags | std | — |
| Front Side Airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| Driver Attention Monitor | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | std | — |
| Trailer Stability Assist | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | — | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | — |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Advanced Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Front Knee Airbags | std | — |
| Hill Start 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 | — |
| Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear) | std | — |
| Post-Collision Braking System | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | 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 | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability | std | — |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster | std | — |
| 12.3-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Alexa Built-In | std | — |
| Audio System with 9 Speakers, including Subwoofer | std | — |
| Google built-in (includes 3-Months Unlimited Data Plan for In-Vehicle Apps) | std | — |
| HD Radio™ | std | — |
| HondaLink® | std | — |
| HondaLink® Connected Services | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | 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® Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charger (Qi) | std | — |
Convenience10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlets (Front & Cargo) | std | — |
| Auto Up/Down Power Windows | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake with Brake Hold | std | — |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Lift Tailgate | std | — |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (Front Door and Tailgate) | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration | std | — |
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 60 / 40 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats | 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 | — |
Interior13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | std | — |
| Active Sound Control | std | — |
| Ambient LED Lighting - White | std | — |
| Front & Rear LED Map Lights | 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 | — |
| Sliding Sunvisor (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| Sunglasses Holder | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
Exterior15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| Active Shutter Grille | std | — |
| All-Season Tires | std | — |
| Black Roof Rails | std | — |
| Gloss Black Door Handles | std | — |
| Heated Side Mirrors | std | — |
| LED Bright White Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off | std | — |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Low Gloss Black-painted steel wheels, 17 x 7.5 in. | — | std |
| P245/75R17 on/off-road black sidewall tires (Nexen Roadian HTX2) | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Rear Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | std | — |
Powertrain15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-Gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4™) AWD System | std | — |
| Integrated Drive Modes | std | — |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (285 hp) | — | std |
| 850RE Automatic Eight-Speed Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | std | — |
| D478 Manual Six-Speed with Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| Engine Stop-Start (ESS) | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| Integrated Drive Modes | std | — |
| NV241 Command-Trac Transfer Case (part-time, 2.72:1 low range) | — | std |
| Trail Torque Logic | std | — |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | std | — |
Chassis8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist® | std | — |
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| Electro-hydraulic power steering | — | std |
| High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (inches) | std | — |
| Unit-Body Construction | std | — |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda PassportRTL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Drive Modes | std | — |
| Cargo Bins with Hidden Storage Well | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda Passport
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Jeep Wrangler
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda PassportRTL AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Passport AWD | Wrangler 2dr 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Honda Passport or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
The Honda Passport wins clearly, 99.3 to 87.6, on safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Honda Passport scores 99.3 and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler 87.6. 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 2027 Honda Passport or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
2027 Honda Passport: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Jeep Wrangler: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Honda Passport and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
Where the 2027 Honda Passport wins: it lists 35 standard driver-assist features against 3, holds 44 cu ft behind the second row against 31.7, and seats 5 against 4. Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers: it carries 142 hp per ton against 125 and makes 285 hp against 280. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100, the same EPA fuel cost ($2,950 a year), and 21 combined.