Drivers searching for a midsize SUV that delivers a spacious interior and enhanced off-road capability will want to take a closer look at the Honda Passport vs. Toyota RAV4.
Newly designed and loaded with innovative technologies, they're the perfect vehicles for tackling the roads around East Stroudsburg, Bethlehem, Jim Thorpe, and Easton. To help you determine which SUV deserves a special place in your family's lineup, Ray Price Honda created this helpful comparison.Â
2019 Honda Passport vs Toyota RAV4 Quick Facts
| Honda Passport vs. Toyota RAV4 | ||
| 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine | Engine | 203-horsepower 2.4L 4-cylinder engine |
| 9-speed automatic | Transmission | 8-speed ECT-i automatic |
| 5,000 pounds | Max Towing | 1,500 pounds |
| Honda Sensing® | Safety Tech | Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 |
Honda Passport vs Toyota RAV4: Performance
Engineered to tackle narrow mountain roads and busy city streets, the Passport's powerful and efficient V6 and 9-speed automatic transmission delivers smooth confidence, no matter what the day brings. When paired with its available torque-vectoring AWD and Intelligent Traction Management System, drivers can tackle snow, ice, and rough terrain with ease.
By comparison, the RAV4's smaller 4-cylinder and Direct Shift electronically controlled transmission with intelligence supplies a reliable yet underpowered performance. The RAV4 also lacks similar off-road capability and towing power compared to the Passport.
Honda Passport vs Toyota RAV4: Space and Design
Whether loading up the family for a weekend ski trip or taking off on a solo business trip out of town, each SUV provides clever storage and comfortable space to fit your active life.
Step inside the Passport and you'll feel just how spacious its 115.9 cubic feet of cabin space is compared to the RAV4's 98.9 cubic feet. Use each SUV's power liftgate and you'll find this roominess extends all the way back to the cargo area:
| Interior Space | Honda Passport | Toyota RAV4 |
| Cargo (behind 2nd/1st row) | 41.2/77.9 cubic feet | 37.6/69.8 cubic feet |
| Headroom (1st/2nd row) | 40.1/40.1 inches | 37.7/39.5 inches |
| Legroom (1st/2nd row) | 40.9/39.6 inches | 41/37.8 inches |
Honda Passport vs Toyota RAV4: Innovative Technology
Want to stream your favorite playlist on your ride home from work? Need to quickly reschedule an appointment from the road? Perhaps you need directions to that new burger spot that just opened across town?
Thanks to each model's long list of smart technology, you can enjoy these features and a whole lot more. Using HondaLink® services, you'll enjoy access to several apps through the Passport's 8-inch touchscreen display, including:
- Apple CarPlayâ„¢ and Android Autoâ„¢
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Mobile Hotspot Capability
Meanwhile, the RAV4 provides Toyota's Entune™ 3.0 Audio with available Wi-Fi® Connect. Unlike the Passport, features like Android Auto™ aren't available.
2019 Honda Passport vs Toyota RAV4: The Verdict
While both midsize SUVs have a plenty to offer drivers throughout East Stroudsburg, Bethlehem, Jim Thorpe, and Easton, it's clear to see that in terms of overall performance, comfort, and technology, the 2019 Passport is the clear winner.
To see for yourself, stop by Ray Price Honda or go online to schedule a personal test drive today!
