2025 Honda Passport vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

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2025 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $42,400 to $48,470
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90

2025 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $56,450
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MPG - City 19 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 100.7 - 100.8 ft3 74.2 - 75.2 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 280-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 340-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 189.1 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 78.6 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 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-90. The Mazda CX-90 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Honda Passport, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
The Mazda CX-90 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Passport will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-90.

Dimensions
The Honda Passport is a little wider than the Mazda CX-90, 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-90.

Handling
The Honda Passport has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-90, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Honda Passport will do just as well as the Mazda CX-90, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Honda Passport and the Mazda CX-90.

Powertrain
The Honda Passport has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-90, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Honda Passport has less seating than the Mazda CX-90, making the Mazda CX-90 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-90.