2025 Honda Passport vs. 2023 Mazda CX-9 Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Passport

2025 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $42,400 to $48,470
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Picture of the 2023 Mazda CX-9

2023 Mazda
CX-9

MSRP*: $38,750 to $48,460
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MPG - City 19 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 100.7 - 100.8 ft3 71.2 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 189.1 in 199.4 in
Exterior Width 78.6 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 38.5 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 Mazda CX-9. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Passport and the Mazda CX-9.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Passport as you will with the Mazda CX-9, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). Whether you pick the Honda Passport or the Mazda CX-9, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Honda Passport is a little wider than the Mazda CX-9, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Honda Passport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-9.

Handling
The Honda Passport has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-9, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda Passport is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-9 for pulling heavy loads. The Honda Passport has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Honda Passport doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-9.

Utility
The Honda Passport has less seating than the Mazda CX-9, making the Mazda CX-9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the Honda Passport, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-9.