Elite AWD
What the Elite adds over the Sport
| Spec | Sport | Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 77.9 cu-ft | 77.5 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3955 lbs | 4237 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3955 lbs | 4237 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.1 in |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.1 in | 40 in |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Overall height | 71.6 in | 72.2 in |
| Tire size | 245/50R20 102H | 265/45R20 104H |
| Total interior volume | 115.9 cu-ft | 114.9 cu-ft |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.8 ft | 19.6 ft |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.9 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 115-Volt Power Outlet, 2.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface, 550-Watt Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, including Subwoofer, Acoustic Glass, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Black Power Side Mirrors, Black Power Side Mirrors, Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor, CabinControl™ Remote Compatibility, Courtesy Door Lights (Front), Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Power Lumbar Support, Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Power Lumbar Support with Two-Position Memory for Seat and Side Mirrors, Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment, Full LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off, HD Radio™, Heated Seats, Heated Seats, HomeLink® Remote System, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic, HondaLink®, HondaLink® Subscription Services, Illuminated Beverage Holders (Front), Integrated Sunshades (Rear), Intelligent Traction Management, Leather-Trimmed Seats, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Memory-Linked Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down, Mobile Hotspot Capability, One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Parking Sensors (front/rear), Perforated, Heated and Ventilated Front Seats, Power Liftgate, Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Window, Roof Rails, SMS Text Message Function, SiriusXM® Radio, Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Walk Away Auto Lock®
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 320.0 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 330.2 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 77.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 41.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 114.9 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 3 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in |
| Overall height | 72.2 in |
| Overall length | 190.5 in |
| Overall width | 78.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3471 cc |
| Fuel injection system | direct injection |
| Engine type (full description) | V6 |
| Valve configuration | SOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 280 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.6 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 62 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.9 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.6 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/45R20 104H |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.3 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4237 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4237 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety28 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
- Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front)
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor
- Brake Assist
- Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
- Hill Start Assist
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): All Rear Seating Positions
- Multi-Angle Rearview Camera
- Parking Sensors (front/rear)
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Security System
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
Infotainment20 std · 0 opt
- Mobile Hotspot Capability
- 2.5-Amp USB Charging Port
- 2.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface
- 550-Watt Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- 8-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings
- 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Android Auto™ Integration
- Apple CarPlay® Integration
- Auxiliary Input Jack (Center Console)
- Bluetooth®
- CabinControl™ Remote Compatibility
- HD Radio™
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
- HondaLink®
- HondaLink® Subscription Services
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SMS Text Message Function
- SiriusXM® Radio
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- Wireless Phone Charger
Convenience14 std · 0 opt
- Power Liftgate
- Push Button Start
- 115-Volt Power Outlet
- 12-Volt Power Outlets
- Capless Fuel Filler
- Cruise Control
- HomeLink® Remote System
- Power Door and Liftgate Locks
- Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Window
- Programmable Remote Entry
- Remote Engine Start
- Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
- Smart Entry
- Walk Away Auto Lock®
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- Heated Seats
- Perforated, Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Power Lumbar Support with Two-Position Memory for Seat and Side Mirrors
- Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Power Lumbar Support
- Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment
- Head Restraints at all Seating Positions
- Leather-Trimmed Seats
- One-Touch Fold-Down 60/40 Split Rear Seatback
Interior20 std · 0 opt
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Beverage Holders (Front-5 / Rear-6)
- Cargo Area Light
- Courtesy Door Lights (Front)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets
- Illuminated Beverage Holders (Front)
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Integrated Sunshades (Rear)
- Lockable Glove Compartment
- Map Lights (All Rows)
- Multi-Functional Center Console Storage
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Sliding Sunvisors
- Sunglasses Holder
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- White Ambient LED Lighting
- Floor Mats
Exterior16 std · 0 opt
- One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
- Acoustic Glass
- Black Power Side Mirrors
- Dual Exhaust Finishers
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Full LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- LED Brake Lights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Fog Lights
- Memory-Linked Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Rear-Window Defroster with Timer
- Roof Rails
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Compact Spare Tire
Powertrain15 std · 0 opt
- Intelligent Traction Management
- 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM)
- Bore and Stroke: 89 mm x 93 mm
- CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-ULEV125
- Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
- Displacement: 3471 cc
- Eco Assist™ System
- Engine Type: V6
- Fuel Injection: Direct
- Horsepower (SAE net): 280 @ 6000 rpm
- Idle-Stop
- Torque (SAE net): 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
- Valve Train: 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
- Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)
Chassis5 std · 0 opt
- Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes: 12.6 in / 13.0 in
- Unit-Body Construction
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Cargo Area Bag Hooks
- Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total)
- Cargo Area Underfloor Storage Compartments
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2021 Passport. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Elite
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2021 Honda Passport Elite add over the Sport?
Against the Sport, 42 features become standard that the Sport does not and 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.