The Honda lineup has something for just about everyone, thanks to its stunning selection of exciting cars, SUVs, and even a truck and a minivan for you to choose from. Whether you're currently looking for a Honda Pilot for sale near Shoreline or you've just started checking out what Honda has to offer, we're here to help you with everything you need. The Honda Pilot is one of our finest models and a great choice for growing families thanks to its spacious interior with seating for up to eight people.
Alongside the Pilot, the Honda Passport is also an excellent choice that is fun to drive, with bold performance and rugged capabilities that are perfect for an adventurous lifestyle. Choosing between these two models is not always easy, however, so let's take a look at the features of each to see how they compare, and we'll note some important differences between them; this will make it easier for you to pick the right one.
Engines and Overall Engineering
At a glance, the performance of these two Honda SUVs is quite similar, but there are some notable differences between them that can be easily missed. Both of these models are powered by a 3.5L V6 engine; the 2025 Honda Pilot makes 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, while the Passport makes 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. That's admittedly a negligible difference, but we still wanted to mention it. More noteworthy is that the Pilot pairs a ten-speed automatic transmission with this engine, while the Passport pairs it with a nine-speed automatic. Again, that's not a massive distinction, but each can feel a bit different on the road.
Arguably, the most notable difference between these two SUVs in terms of performance is the drive type that you get with them. The 2025 Pilot comes with front-wheel drive (FWD) standard and has Honda's intelligent Variable Torque Management all-wheel drive (i-VTM4 AWD) available. The Passport, on the other hand, comes with i-VTM4 AWD standard without any option for FWD. Honestly, we prefer having AWD for driving around Shoreline and throughout the surrounding area; it's perfect for rainy days and snowy winter mornings alike. Still, it's important to note this difference since it means you need to ensure you choose a Pilot with i-VTM4 AWD if you want the enhanced traction it provides.
Exterior Dimensions and Features
Looking at these two SUVs from the outside, you'll notice some key differences between them. The Pilot is a three-row SUV that measures 200 inches in overall length, about 78 inches in width, and 71 inches tall, with a wheelbase of nearly 114 inches. Most trims have 7.3 inches of standard ground clearance, though the TrailSport trim enhances that to 8.3 inches for better clearance on rough terrain. Depending on which trim level you look at, the Pilot has 18-inch or 20-inch wheels, with all-season and all-terrain tires available.
By comparison, the 2025 Honda Passport is a midsize SUV that measures about 190 inches in length—nearly a foot shorter than the Pilot. It's just over 78 inches in width and 72 inches tall, which is pretty similar to the Pilot. Every Passport has over eight inches of ground clearance, which makes sense since AWD is standard, and you can find both 18-inch and 20-inch wheels here, just like the Pilot. Styling on the outside is pretty similar for both models, which creates a cohesive Honda lineup. The TrailSport trim on each of them is a gorgeous standout.
Interior Passenger and Cargo Room
We've already mentioned it, but the biggest difference between these two SUVs is the kind of room you get inside and how it's laid out. The 2025 Honda Pilot is a three-row SUV with seating for up to eight passengers (though some trims seat seven passengers instead). So if you have a big or growing family that you need to get around Shoreline each day, then the Pilot could be the perfect choice. You get about 40 inches of headroom across all three rows and around 40 inches of legroom in the front and second row, with just over 32 inches of rear legroom.
The 2025 Honda Passport is a two-row SUV, making it ideal for smaller families and couples; it has about 40 inches of headroom and legroom for both the front and rear rows. Cargo volume is, as you might imagine, quite different between these two vehicles. The Passport gives you just over 41 cu.ft. of rear cargo room and more than 77 cu.ft. of total cargo space behind the front seats. By comparison, the three-row Pilot has a bit more than 18 cu.ft. of cargo space behind the rear seats, around 48 cu.ft. behind the second row, and 87 cu.ft. of total cargo volume.
Cabin Features to Enhance Your Drive
Standard and available features inside these two SUVs are pretty similar, though not identical. The 2025 Honda Pilot comes with tri-zone automatic climate control, which is great for an SUV with so much seating, plus a 10-way power driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and heated front seats. You also get a seven-inch digital driver display, a seven-inch infotainment interface, and a seven-speaker sound system standard. Available features for the Pilot include a larger 10.3-inch digital driver display, a nine-inch infotainment interface, a wireless charging pad, and a stunning 12-speaker Bose Premium sound system.
The 2025 Passport also comes standard with tri-zone automatic climate control, which is great for keeping everyone comfortable. Heated front seats are standard, as is a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a 10-way power driver's seat with leather-lined seating in every trim. Ventilated front seats for cooling in the summer are available but not standard. Every Passport comes with an eight-inch infotainment interface, which is bigger than the standard screen in the Pilot but not as large as what's available there. A seven-speaker sound system and wireless phone charger are standard in the Passport, but you can get a 10-speaker premium sound system, which fills its smaller interior with rich audio.
Safety Systems and Technology
One area in which the Pilot and Passport are quite similar is how well they have been designed to protect you and your loved ones on the road. Both models come standard with the Honda Sensing suite of driver assistance features, including a Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System, and Lane Keeping Assist, which means you get a Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and more included on both models.
Even a Blind Spot Information System and Cross Traffic Monitor are standard on the Pilot and Passport, ensuring you and your passengers are safer when driving around Shoreline each day. There are a couple of extra safety features available as options for the Pilot—such as Low-Speed Braking Control and Front/Rear Parking Sensors—but otherwise, you get everything you need as standard.
Which Honda SUV Is Right for You?
As you can see, both the 2025 Honda Pilot and the Passport have excellent standard and available features for you to enjoy. The right one for you ultimately comes down to what you're looking for in your next SUV since they each deliver in different ways. If you want a three-row SUV with great features throughout and plenty of interior space for a busy lifestyle, then the Pilot is a terrific choice.
On the other hand, if you only need seating for up to five people and want a great SUV with AWD standard and more terrific features, then the Passport is perfect for you. All you have to do is figure out what you need from your next SUV, and then it's time to visit us at Klein Honda, and we'll make sure you find it.