# Honda Passport specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2026
- **MPG (combined):** 20-21
- **Drive:** AWD
- **Years covered:** 2019-2026

## Quick answer

The 2026 Honda Passport is a small SUV rated at 20-21 mpg combined. Engines: 3.5L V6.

## Every 2026 Honda Passport version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Passport AWD | 3.5L V6 | AWD | Automatic | 19/25 | 21 mpg | $3,200 | 424 g/mi |
| Passport AWD Trailsport | 3.5L V6 | AWD | Automatic | 18/23 | 20 mpg | $3,350 | 446 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Honda Passport specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD | 20-21 |
| 2025 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD | 21 |
| 2024 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD | 21 |
| 2023 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD | 21 |
| 2022 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-22 |
| 2021 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-22 |
| 2020 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-22 |
| 2019 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-22 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Passport changed over the years?

- **2026:** combined mpg went from 21 to 20-21.
- **2023:** FWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 21-22 to 21.

## What does it cost to run a Passport?

The EPA puts the 2026 Honda Passport's fuel cost at **$3,200-$3,350 a year**, against about $2,214 for other current small SUVs: roughly 48% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $16,375 in fuel.

## Passport vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 |
| [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 |
| [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 |
| [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 |
| [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 |
| [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 |
| [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 |
| [Kia Sorento](/vehicles/kia-sorento) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-37 mpg | $1,800-$2,900 |

Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2026 Honda Passport get?

The 2026 Honda Passport is EPA-rated at 20-21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2026 Honda Passport have?

The 2026 Honda Passport comes with: 3.5L V6. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD.

### Is there a hybrid Honda Passport?

No. In the EPA data from 2019-2026 the Honda Passport has no hybrid version.

### Which Honda Passport year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2022 Honda Passport has the highest combined rating, up to 22 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Honda Passport for a year?

About $3,200-$3,350 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Honda Passport?

The most efficient 2026 version, the Passport AWD, is rated 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2026 Honda Passport emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 424-446 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2026 Honda Passport come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2026 Honda Passport is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Honda Passport cheap to run compared with other small SUVs?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,200-$3,350 compares with about $2,214 for other current small SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-passport
Updated: 2026-11-03
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