2025 Honda Passport vs 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport

$42,400 · Crossover

$49,900 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most significant numerical disparity between the 2025 Honda Passport and the 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport is the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), with the Passport starting at $42,400 compared to the Discovery Sport's $49,900, a $7,500 difference. Performance metrics show the Passport holding a 34 horsepower advantage with 280 hp against the Land Rover's 246 hp, although the Discovery Sport counters with slightly higher torque at 269 lb-ft versus 262 lb-ft. In utility, the Passport offers substantially more storage, boasting 50.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity compared to the Discovery Sport's 32.4 cubic feet. Fuel efficiency is nearly identical, with both achieving 21 MPG combined (Passport) and 20 MPG combined (Discovery Sport). Furthermore, the Passport is significantly larger, measuring 189.1 inches in length compared to the Land Rover's 180.9 inches.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Honda Passport

The Passport wins for commuters due to its superior combined fuel economy of 21 MPG versus the Discovery Sport's 20 MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Honda Passport

The Passport provides substantially more utility with 50.5 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the Discovery Sport's 32.4 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Honda Passport

The Passport delivers higher peak output with 280 horsepower, exceeding the Discovery Sport's 246 horsepower rating.

💰 Best Value

2025 Honda Passport

The Passport offers a $7,500 lower entry MSRP while also providing greater power and cargo space.

Choose the Honda Passport if...

Your primary concern is initial cost savings, given the $42,400 MSRP.
You require maximum utility, utilizing the Passport's segment-leading 50.5 cubic feet of cargo volume.
You prioritize raw engine output, benefiting from 280 horsepower across the lineup.

Choose the Land Rover Discovery Sport if...

You prefer the slightly higher peak torque figure of 269 lb-ft provided by the Discovery Sport.
You prefer a slightly smaller overall footprint, with the Discovery Sport measuring 180.9 inches long.
You are willing to pay the $49,900 MSRP for the Land Rover badge and associated features (though not specified, implied brand draw).

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Honda Passport	Land Rover Discovery Sport
Length	189.1"	180.9"
Width	78.6"	-
Height	72.2"	67.9"
Wheelbase	110.9"	107.9"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Honda	Land Rover
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	—	✓
Brake Preparation System	—	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	—	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Honda	Land Rover
Base Engine Displacement	3.5 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	V6	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	280 hp @ 6000 rpm	246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm	269 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
Number of Valves	24	16
Camshaft Type	Single overhead cam (SOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	✓	—

Drive Train

Feature	Honda	Land Rover
Transmission Type	9-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
[object Object]	✓	—
[object Object]	✓	—
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Honda	Land Rover
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	19/24 MPG	19/23 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	21 MPG	20 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	370.5/468.0 mi.	336.3/407.1 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.5 gal.	17.7 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Honda	Land Rover
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	✓	—
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Honda	Land Rover
Infotainment Display	8.0 in	11.4 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Stereo Power	215W	400W
Speaker System	7	11
Subwoofer Count	1	1
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	—	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months
Antenna Type	—	Diversity

Power Feature

Feature	Honda	Land Rover
One-Touch Power Windows	2	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Fixed Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Honda	Land Rover
Front Head Room	39.5 in.	—
Front Leg Room	40.9 in.	—
Front Shoulder Room	62.0 in.	—
Front Hip Room	59.1 in.	—
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	10-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	4-way	8-way
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leather/Sueded Microfiber	—	✓
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power

Rearseats

Feature	Honda	Land Rover
Rear Head Room	40.0 in.	—
Rear Leg Room	39.6 in.	—
Rear Shoulder Room	61.9 in.	—
Rear Hip Room	57.3 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Honda	Land Rover
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Diameter	20 in.	19 in
Tire Type	All Season	—
Tire Size	265/45R	N/A
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy

Suspension

Feature	Honda	Land Rover
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	—
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	—

Warranty

Feature	Honda	Land Rover
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ 12000 mi.	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Honda Passport and 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

What is the primary powertrain difference between the 2025 Passport and the 2026 Discovery Sport?

The 2025 Honda Passport produces 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. Conversely, the 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport generates slightly less power at 246 horsepower but offers marginally higher torque at 269 lb-ft.

How does cargo space compare between these two crossovers?

The Passport offers significantly more accessible storage, rated at 50.5 cubic feet. The Discovery Sport has a much smaller quoted cargo capacity of 32.4 cubic feet.

Is there a notable fuel economy advantage when choosing one over the other?

The fuel economy is very closely matched; the Passport achieves 21 MPG combined, while the Discovery Sport is rated at 20 MPG combined.

What is the exact MSRP difference between the base models?

There is a $7,500 price gap between the two vehicles at their starting points. The Passport begins at $42,400, whereas the Discovery Sport is priced significantly higher at $49,900.

Which vehicle is physically larger?

The 2025 Honda Passport is larger in overall dimensions, standing 72.2 inches tall and 189.1 inches long. The Discovery Sport is smaller, measuring 67.9 inches high and 180.9 inches long.

Do both vehicles utilize regular unleaded fuel?

Yes, based on specifications provided, both the 2025 Honda Passport and the 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport are designed to run on regular unleaded fuel.