2026 Honda Passport vs. 2025 Volkswagen Taos Review

Picture of the 2026 Honda Passport

2026 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $44,750 to $53,650
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2025 Volkswagen
Taos

MSRP*: $25,495 to $35,195
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 25 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 25 MPG 33 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 83.2 - 83.8 ft3 60.2 - 65.9 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 174-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 174 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 191.5 in 175.8 in
Exterior Width 79.4 in 72.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.9 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.7 in
Front 39.5 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Passport than in the Volkswagen Taos. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Passport and the Volkswagen Taos.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Taos requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Honda Passport, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Honda Passport will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Taos, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Passport is much wider than the Volkswagen Taos, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Honda Passport, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Taos.

Handling
The Honda Passport has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Taos, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Passport greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Taos.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Honda Passport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Taos.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda Passport and the Volkswagen Taos. With the Honda Passport, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Taos.