2026 Acura RDX vs. 2026 Honda Passport

Car Chomper says the most significant numerical variance between the 2026 Acura RDX and the 2026 Honda Passport is cargo volume, with the Passport offering 44 cubic feet compared to the RDX's 29.5, a difference of 14.5 cubic feet, and power output favoring the Passport slightly at 285 hp against the RDX's 272 hp, though the RDX achieves higher torque at 280 lb-ft versus 262 lb-ft and higher fuel economy at 23 combined mpg on premium versus the Passport's 21 combined mpg on regular unleaded, with the Passport substantially larger at 191.5 inches long and 73.1 inches tall against the RDX's 187.4-inch length and 65.7-inch height. TrueCar says pricing is nearly a wash, with the Honda Passport's $46,545 starting price only $105 above the Acura RDX's $46,650, and in the real world the order flips: TrueCar buyers pay $45,154 on average for the RDX versus $45,165 for the Passport, making the RDX the one that costs less.

Which to choose, and why

14.5 more cubic feet of cargo for the Passport

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the most significant numerical variance between the 2026 Acura RDX and the 2026 Honda Passport is cargo volume, with the Passport offering 44 cubic feet compared to the RDX's 29.5, a difference of 14.5 cubic feet.

More power for the Passport, more torque and mpg for the RDX

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says power output favors the Passport slightly at 285 hp against the RDX's 272 hp, though the RDX achieves higher torque at 280 lb-ft versus 262 lb-ft and higher fuel economy at 23 combined mpg on premium versus the Passport's 21 combined mpg on regular unleaded.

Pricing is nearly a wash

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says pricing is nearly a wash, with the Honda Passport's $46,545 starting price only $105 above the Acura RDX's $46,650, and in the real world the order flips: TrueCar buyers pay $45,154 on average for the RDX versus $45,165 for the Passport, making the RDX the one that costs less.

Questions buyers ask

Which has more cargo space, the Acura RDX or Honda Passport?

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the Passport, at 44 cubic feet versus the RDX's 29.5.

Which costs less, the Acura RDX or Honda Passport?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says at MSRP the Passport is priced $105 lower, but in real-world average transaction prices the RDX costs less.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Acura RDX: 2 records · Honda Passport: 2 records.

Decision field	Acura RDX	Honda Passport
Exact EPA records	2	2
Model / option labels	2	2
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	2L 4-cyl SIDI	3.5L 6-cyl SIDI
Transmissions	Automatic (S10)	Automatic (S10)
Fuel types	Premium	Regular
EPA classes	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Combined efficiency	23 MPG/MPGe	20–21 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$3450 per year	$3100–3250 per year

Head to head

Acura RDX vs. Honda Passport: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Acura RDX	Honda Passport
Starting price (KBB base)	$46,550	$46,445
Top trim price (KBB base)	$56,300	$55,345
Horsepower	272 hp	285 hp
Torque	280 lb-ft	262 lb-ft
Curb weight	4,014-4,058 lb	4,478-4,705 lb
Length	187.4 in	191.5 in
Wheelbase	108.3 in	113.6 in
Cargo volume	29.5 cu ft	104.4-104.6 cu ft
Towing capacity	1,500 lb	5,000 lb
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	4 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2026 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

The Honda Passport starts $105 lower: $46,445 against $46,550 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Honda Passport leads: 285 hp against 272 hp.
On peak torque, the Acura RDX leads: 280 lb-ft against 262 lb-ft.
The Acura RDX is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 4,014 lb against 4,478 lb.
On length, the Honda Passport leads: 191.5 in against 187.4 in.
On wheelbase, the Honda Passport leads: 113.6 in against 108.3 in.
On cargo volume, the Honda Passport leads: 104.6 cu ft against 29.5 cu ft.
On maximum towing capacity, the Honda Passport leads: 5,000 lb against 1,500 lb.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
On basic warranty, the Acura RDX leads: 4 years against 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Acura RDX and the Honda Passport.

2026 Acura RDX

The Acura RDX is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Honda for their Acura brand since 2006 for the 2007 model year as the second crossover SUV offering from the brand after the mid-size MDX. Since it was introduced, it has shared its platform with the Honda Civic and CR-V.

Safety: The first-generation RDX was the second Acura vehicle to feature the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, which is designed to absorb energy from a collision. Standard safety features include six airbags, including dual front airbags, front side airbags, and dual-side curtain airbags.

Source: Acura RDX (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2025 Acura RDX overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)

May 2026, Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic… Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
September 2025, Steering:Electric Power Assist System. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of… Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
February 2024, Steering. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears. Consequence: Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Acura RDX, most often about steering (23), lane departure (15), service brakes (14).

2026 Honda Passport

The Honda Passport is a line of sport utility vehicles (SUV) from the Japanese automaker Honda. Originally, it was a rebadged version of the Isuzu Rodeo, a mid-size SUV sold between 1993 and 2002. It was introduced in 1993 for the 1994 model year as Honda's first entry into the growing SUV market of the 1990s in the United States.

Safety: The 2019 Passport received a "Top Safety Pick" award by the IIHS.

Source: Honda Passport (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2025 Honda Passport overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)

July 2026, Suspension:Rear. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly. Consequence: Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
November 2024, Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak. Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda Passport, most often about electrical system (16), engine (16), unknown or other (12).

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Resolve the exact engine, drive and EPA ID.

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Comparison answer desk

12 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2026 Acura RDX or the 2026 Honda Passport?

Efficiency

The 2026 Acura RDX lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (23 vs. the 2026 Honda Passport's 20.5 MPG/MPGe).