2025 Honda Passport vs 2025 Nissan Pathfinder

$42,400 · Crossover

$36,400 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Honda Passport leaps out with its rugged, chunky stance and standard All-Wheel Drive capability, backed by 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, commanding an MSRP of $42,400. In contrast, the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder shines with superior efficiency, delivering 23 MPG combined against the Passport's 21 MPG, and boasts slightly more peak power at 284 horsepower for a lower entry cost of $36,400. While the Passport offers a substantial 50.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats, the Pathfinder sacrifices capacity for a longer 197.7-inch body structure. The driving dynamics favor the Honda for adverse conditions thanks to standard AWD, whereas the Pathfinder saves buyers $6,000 upfront, making its FWD focus key for budget-conscious drivers prioritizing its 27 MPG highway rating.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Nissan Pathfinder

The Pathfinder wins for commuters due to its better combined fuel economy of 23 MPG and a $6,000 lower starting MSRP.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Honda Passport

The Passport offers significantly more usable storage with 50.5 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the Pathfinder's 16.6 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Honda Passport

The Passport offers a more engaging, go-anywhere setup due to its standard All-Wheel Drive system, despite having slightly less peak horsepower.

💰 Best Value

2025 Nissan Pathfinder

The Pathfinder delivers a compelling package with 284 horsepower for $6,000 less than the entry price of the Honda Passport.

Choose the Honda Passport if...

You require genuine off-pavement capability with standard All-Wheel Drive right out of the box.
Maximizing cargo volume is critical, as the Passport delivers a massive 50.5 cu ft of storage.
You prefer the higher torque figure of 262 lb-ft available from the Passport's powertrain.

Choose the Nissan Pathfinder if...

Saving $6,000 on the initial purchase price is a primary financial concern ($36,400 vs $42,400).
Excellent fuel economy is necessary, featuring 27 MPG Highway and 23 MPG combined.
You want the slightly higher peak horsepower figure of 284 hp from the Pathfinder.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Honda Passport	Nissan Pathfinder
Length	189.1"	197.7"
Width	78.6"	77.9"
Height	72.2"	70.9"
Wheelbase	110.9"	114.2"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Honda	Nissan
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	✓	✓
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 Solid Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	—
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	—	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Honda	Nissan
Base Engine Displacement	3.5 L	3.5 L
Number of Cylinders	V6	V6
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	280 hp @ 6000 rpm	284 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque	262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm	259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Number of Valves	24	24
Camshaft Type	Single overhead cam (SOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	✓	—

Drive Train

Feature	Honda	Nissan
Transmission Type	9-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
[object Object]	✓	—
[object Object]	✓	—

Fuel

Feature	Honda	Nissan
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	19/24 MPG	20/27 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	21 MPG	23 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	370.5/468.0 mi.	370.0/499.5 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.5 gal.	18.5 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

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

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Honda	Nissan
Infotainment Display	8.0 in	8.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Stereo Power	215W	—
Speaker System	7	6
Subwoofer Count	1	—
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Honda	Nissan
One-Touch Power Windows	2	1
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	—
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Honda	Nissan
Front Head Room	39.5 in.	42.3 in.
Front Leg Room	40.9 in.	44.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room	62.0 in.	60.8 in.
Front Hip Room	59.1 in.	58.3 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Manual
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	—
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	4-way	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Seat Material: Cloth	—	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Honda	Nissan
Rear Head Room	40.0 in.	39.6 in.
Rear Leg Room	39.6 in.	35.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	61.9 in.	59.6 in.
Rear Hip Room	57.3 in.	56.3 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Honda	Nissan
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Diameter	20 in.	18 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	265/45R	255/60R18
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy

Suspension

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

Warranty

Feature	Honda	Nissan
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ 12000 mi.	2 yr./ 24000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Honda Passport and 2025 Nissan Pathfinder.

How does the fuel economy compare between the 2025 Passport and Pathfinder?

The Nissan Pathfinder (car2) is notably more efficient, achieving 23 MPG combined (20 city/27 highway) on regular unleaded fuel. The Honda Passport (car1) trails slightly with 21 MPG combined (19 city/24 highway) due to its standard AWD system.

Which crossover has more power, the 2025 Passport or the 2025 Pathfinder?

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder holds a minor advantage in peak power, producing 284 horsepower compared to the 2025 Honda Passport's 280 horsepower. However, the Passport counters with a higher torque output of 262 lb-ft versus the Pathfinder's 259 lb-ft.

Is the significantly higher cargo capacity of the Honda Passport worth the extra cost?

The Passport offers a massive 50.5 cu ft of cargo space, far exceeding the Pathfinder's 16.6 cu ft figure, suggesting the extra space might justify the $6,000 price difference if hauling capacity is a daily priority for the family.

Why is the 2025 Honda Passport significantly more expensive than the Pathfinder?

The primary differentiator is the drivetrain: the Passport comes standard with All-Wheel Drive, whereas the Pathfinder comes standard in Front-Wheel Drive, contributing to the $6,000 price gap ($42,400 vs $36,400).

How do the sizes of these two crossovers compare?

The Pathfinder is significantly longer at 197.7 inches compared to the Passport's 189.1 inches, though the Passport is slightly wider at 78.6 inches versus 77.9 inches.