2025 Honda Passport vs Pilot in Chantilly, VA

2025 Honda Passport Black Edition shown above (left) in Crystal Black Pearl and 2025 Honda Pilot Elite shown above (right) in Platinum White Pearl.

Finding the right midsize SUV for your adventures to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park might sound challenging, but Honda has stellar options like the 2025 Passport and Pilot! Find out how these cars differ by reading this overview by Honda of Chantilly, then visit our dealership.

Performance

The capabilities of the Pilot and Passport are both impressive, so let’s take a look under the hood of each one. First of all, the Honda Passport offers standard AWD to give you the traction you need to handle off-road terrain whenever the need arises. The Pilot has this as an optional upgrade, though the base trim uses a FWD setup by default. This makes the Pilot slightly more efficient, boasting a 19/27/22 MPG city/hwy/combined1 rating compared to the Passport’s 19/24/21 MPG city/hwy/combined2 alternative. Both of these vehicles feature a standard 3.5L V6 engine, but the Pilot has 285 horsepower3 and 262 lb.-ft. of torque4, while the Passport’s produces 280 horsepower5 and 262 lb.-ft. of torque6. The former also has a standard 10-speed automatic transmission compared to the latter’s 9-speed system.

Interior

Another area where the 2025 Honda Passport and the 2025 Honda Pilot differ is in their respective cabins. The Passport is a model with five spacious seats and up to 114.9 cubic ft. of interior passenger space, whereas the Pilot has eight standard chairs and 158.4 cubic ft. of volume. The 3-row Honda Pilot also has optional second-row captain’s seats in its 7-person iterations. That being said, the Passport is the only one of these two cars that features standard leather upholstery, which bolsters the luxurious nature of the cabin. Both models have a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat for your comfort and convenience during trips down I-66.

Design

Each of these SUVs will impress you in terms of style, but they differ in important ways. With a slightly larger body, the 2025 Pilot is longer and wider than the 2025 Passport, which is something to consider if your garage is on the smaller side. The Pilot also has standard LED fog lights to prevent you from being distracted by haze and mist, a feature which is optional in the other model. However, the Passport features standard heated side mirrors to melt away ice in the winter. These are available on higher editions of the Pilot. We can’t forget to mention that every trim level and iteration of these Honda cars has standard automatic LED headlights and LED taillights to help you see around you during Chantilly drives at night. Learn even more about these two SUVs by contacting us.