2025 Honda Passport vs. 2025 Volvo XC40 Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Passport

2025 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $42,400 to $48,470
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Picture of the 2025 Volvo XC40

2025 Volvo
XC40

MSRP*: $40,650 to $49,300
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MPG - City 19 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 100.7 - 100.8 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 247 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 189.1 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 78.6 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 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 Volvo XC40. The Honda Passport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Passport as you will with the Volvo XC40, 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 Volvo XC40, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Passport is much wider than the Volvo XC40, 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 Volvo XC40.

Handling
The Honda Passport has a larger turning radius than the Volvo XC40, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda Passport is clearly the choice over the Volvo XC40 for pulling heavy loads. The Honda Passport has a little more horsepower than the Volvo XC40.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Passport and the Volvo XC40 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda Passport and the Volvo XC40. With the Honda Passport, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC40.