2025 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Lexus NX 350h Review

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2025 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $42,400 to $48,470
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2024 Lexus
NX 350h

MSRP*: $43,465 to $49,605
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MPG - City 19 MPG 41 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 100.7 - 100.8 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 240-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 240 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 189.1 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 78.6 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Passport than in the Lexus NX 350h. The Honda Passport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 350h.

Convenience
The Lexus NX 350h requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Honda Passport, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Passport will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Lexus NX 350h.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Passport is much wider than the Lexus NX 350h, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Honda Passport, which is slightly longer than the Lexus NX 350h.

Handling
The Honda Passport has the same turning radius as the Lexus NX 350h, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda Passport is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 350h for pulling heavy loads. The Honda Passport has a little more horsepower than the Lexus NX 350h.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Honda Passport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Lexus NX 350h.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda Passport and the Lexus NX 350h. With the Honda Passport, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 350h.