2025 Buick Enclave vs 2026 Honda Passport

$45,100 · Crossover

$44,750 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Buick Enclave bursts onto the scene with an electrifying 328 horsepower from its turbocharged engine, immediately signaling a focus on on-road presence, albeit with a 207.6-inch length. Contrasting this is the ruggedly capable 2026 Honda Passport, which boasts standard All-Wheel Drive and a massive 44 cubic feet of cargo capacity, emphasizing utility over outright freeway flair. While the Buick delivers a punchier performance advantage (326 lb-ft of torque versus the Passport's 262 lb-ft), the Passport counters with superior efficiency, achieving 25 MPG highway compared to the Enclave's 27 MPG highway, a slight edge that contributes to its overall lower starting MSRP of $44,750 versus the Enclave’s $45,100. The difference in drivetrain—FWD for the Buick versus AWD for the Honda—presents a clear choice between luxury cruising and all-weather assurance in this competitive crossover segment.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Buick Enclave

The 2025 Buick Enclave offers superior fuel economy at 27 MPG highway, which saves money on daily driving compared to the Passport's 25 MPG highway.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 Honda Passport

The 2026 Honda Passport is the definitive family hauler, boasting nearly double the dedicated cargo space at 44 cubic feet versus the Enclave's 22.9 cubic feet.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Buick Enclave

With 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, the 2025 Buick Enclave provides significantly more power for spirited acceleration than the 285 hp Passport.

💰 Best Value

2026 Honda Passport

The 2026 Honda Passport undercuts the Buick by $350 in starting price while offering the mechanical advantage of standard All-Wheel Drive.

Choose the Buick Enclave if...

You prioritize high-output performance, benefiting from the Enclave's 328 horsepower advantage.
You prefer the slightly greater efficiency for highway cruising, achieving 27 MPG Highway.
You value the plush, perhaps more stately, presence offered by its longer 207.6-inch footprint.

Choose the Honda Passport if...

Your lifestyle demands maximum utility, leveraging the Passport's enormous 44 cubic feet of cargo space.
All-weather confidence is non-negotiable, thanks to the standard All-Wheel Drive system.
You are looking for the lower entry point at $44,750 and appreciate the 10-speed automatic transmission paired with regular unleaded fuel.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Buick Enclave	Honda Passport
Length	207.6"	191.5"
Width	79.6"	79.4"
Height	71.0"	73.1"
Wheelbase	120.9"	113.6"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Buick	Honda
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	✓	—
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	—
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	—
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	2	3
Rear Folding Headrests	✓	—
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Buick	Honda
Base Engine Displacement	2.5 L	3.5 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	V6
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	328 hp @ 5500 rpm	285 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque	326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm	262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Number of Valves	16	24
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	—	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Buick	Honda
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
[object Object]	—	✓
[object Object]	—	✓
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Buick	Honda
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	20/27 MPG	19/25 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	23 MPG	21 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	388.0/523.8 mi.	351.5/462.5 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.4 gal.	18.5 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Buick	Honda
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	—
Side View Camera	✓	—
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	✓	—
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	✓	—
Leatherette Steering Wheel	✓	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	—
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Sun Sensor	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	—	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	—	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Buick	Honda
Infotainment Display	30.0 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Premium Speaker Brand	Bose	—
Speaker System	12	9
Subwoofer Count	1	1
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	—
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	—
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	—
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	✓
Stereo Power	—	225W

Power Feature

Feature	Buick	Honda
One-Touch Power Windows	4	2
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Buick	Honda
Front Head Room	42.6 in.	40.5 in.
Front Leg Room	44.3 in.	41.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room	62.2 in.	61.9 in.
Front Hip Room	58.7 in.	58.3 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	6-way	4-way
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	2-way	—
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	—
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leather/Cloth	—	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	—	2

Rearseats

Feature	Buick	Honda
Rear Head Room	40.0 in.	40.7 in.
Rear Leg Room	41.5 in.	40.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	62.1 in.	61.7 in.
Rear Hip Room	58.5 in.	57.4 in.
Folding Rear Seatback	✓	—
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	—
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Buick	Honda
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Diameter	20 in.	18 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	P255/55R20	265/60R
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Inside Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Buick	Honda
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Buick	Honda
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ 100000 mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ unlimited mi.	1 yr./ 12000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Buick Enclave and 2026 Honda Passport.

Which crossover offers a better driving dynamic for spirited road trips?

The 2025 Buick Enclave pulls ahead for performance enthusiasts due to its substantial lead in power, offering 328 hp compared to the Passport's 285 hp. This extra 43 horsepower translates directly into quicker highway passing and merging.

How significant is the difference in sheer utility space between these two models?

The difference is dramatic: the 2026 Honda Passport offers 44 cubic feet of cargo capacity, which is nearly double the 22.9 cubic feet available in the 2025 Buick Enclave. Families needing to haul large gear will strongly favor the Passport.

Since both use regular unleaded, how does the fuel economy compare for daily commuting?

The Enclave slightly edges out the Passport in efficiency, reporting 23 MPG combined (20/27 city/highway) versus the Passport’s 21 MPG combined (19/25 city/highway). While both are respectable, the Buick saves slightly at the pump.

Is the Honda Passport's standard AWD worth the tradeoff against the Buick's FWD power advantage?

For drivers facing snow or rough terrain, the Passport’s standard All-Wheel Drive is a critical safety and capability feature that the FWD Enclave simply cannot match. This capability justifies its slightly lower combined MPG figure.

If budget is the tightest constraint, which vehicle is the better value proposition?

The 2026 Honda Passport starts at $44,750, making it marginally cheaper than the 2025 Buick Enclave at $45,100. Coupled with the standard AWD, the Passport delivers more functional hardware for less money.

What is the dimensional difference, and will it matter for city parking?

The Enclave is longer at 207.6 inches, while the Passport is notably taller at 73.1 inches compared to the Enclave’s 71.0 inches. The Passport’s slightly shorter overall length might offer a minor advantage when squeezing into tighter parking spaces.