The 2026 Honda Passport gets 20 to 21 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Passport AWD at 21 mpg.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the Passport ranks 61st (tied with 3 others) of 66 for combined mileage (21 mpg), 48th (tied with 2 others) of 66 for yearly fuel cost ($2,950 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 63rd (tied with 1 other) of 66 for tailpipe CO2 (424 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 27 mpg, costs $2,500 a year and puts out 329 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 167 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Passport's best version, 15 other models get the same and 52 get less. The 2026 Passport's cheapest version costs $2,950 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 122 cost less, 7 the same and 96 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 2026 Nissan Murano | 2026 Murano AWD | 23 | $2,700 | 387 |
| 60 | 2026 Volkswagen Atlas | 2026 Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 22 | $2,850 | 407 |
| 61 | 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 MDX AWD | 21 | $3,700 | 423 |
| 61 | 2026 Honda PassportThis car | 2026 Passport AWD | 21 | $2,950 | 424 |
| 61 | 2026 Jeep Wrangler | 2026 Wrangler 2dr 4WD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 21 | $2,950 | 230 |
| 61 | 2026 Porsche Macan | 2026 Macan | 21 | $3,700 | 424 |
| 65 | 2026 Ford Bronco | 2026 Bronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10)) | 20 | $3,100 | 452 |
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Passport AWD, 6-cyl 3.5 L: 19 mpg city, 25 highway, 21 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Passport version is $2,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Passport costs $559 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Passport costs $2,795 less to fuel than the MDX (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Passport (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Passport | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Acura MDX | 2026 MDX AWD | 21 mpg | $3,700 | same figure | $750 more a year | - |
| 2026 Jeep Wrangler | 2026 Wrangler 2dr 4WD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 21 mpg | $2,950 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2026 Porsche Macan | 2026 Macan 4 Electric 20in Wheels | 102 MPGe | $750 | not the same measure (MPGe and mpg) | $2,200 less a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Passport AWD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | All-wheel | 19 | 25 | 21 | $2,950 | 424 | cheapest |
| 2026 Passport AWD Trailsport | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | All-wheel | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,100 | 446 | +$150 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Passport; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Passport AWD puts out 424 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 424 to 446.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Passport AWD: fuel economy score 4, greenhouse gas score 4.
Best combined figure of the Passport gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2022 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2023 | 21 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | 21 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 21 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 21 mpg | 2 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 1 version was tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 21 to 21 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Passport AWD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Passport AWD Trailsport, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 20 mpg | 21 mpg (listed in 2025 as Passport AWD) | -1 mpg |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HONDA PASSPORT SUV N/A AWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 79 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations.
79 complaints for the 2026 Honda Passport are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | |
| Electrical System | 17 | |
| Steering | 12 | |
| Seats | 11 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 |
0 of the 79 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
1 recall is on file for the 2026 Honda Passport at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Passport itself is at 21 mpg.
More Honda models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Passport AWD with 21 mpg combined (19 city, 25 highway).
The 2026 Honda Passport costs between $2,950 and $3,100 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Passport AWD at $2,950; the dearest is the 2026 Passport AWD Trailsport at $3,100. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
The 2026 Honda Passport is 61st of 66 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross at 42 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Acura MDX at 21 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Jeep Wrangler at 21 mpg.
The 2025 model had 1 tested version and the 2026 model has 2. The best figure went from 21 to 21 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 HONDA PASSPORT SUV N/A AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4.
79 complaints for the 2026 Honda Passport are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Unknown Or Other (20 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 1 recall for the 2026 Honda Passport (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 Honda Passport: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Honda Passport: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Honda Passport: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Honda Passport: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Honda Passport: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.