Compare 2021 Honda passport vs. 2021 Kia Sorento

Serving Danville, VA

If you want a quality midsize SUV, you really can't beat the 2021 Honda Passport. The Passport is rated as the #1 midsize SUV by Edmunds. It excels in categories across the board, including power, style, and interior design. The Honda Passport is a leader in its field when it comes to safety features, and it is also equipped with the latest technology from Honda. A spacious interior is another notable asset of the Honda Passport. This year, the Honda Passport adds some new features, including a standard eight-inch touchscreen interface. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are also included on all trim levels. The Honda Passport has a number of rivals, including the 2021 Kia Sorento. Compared to the Sorento, however, the Honda Passport has a more spacious cabin and more storage capacity. The Passport also has a higher tow rating.

Power and Handling

If you are looking for an SUV with substantial power and towing capabilities, the Passport is a good bet. The Honda Passport can tow a maximum of 5,000 pounds, which exceeds the 3,500-pound tow rating that the 2021 Kia Sorento provides. You will also get a strong engine with the Passport, which you can try with any trim level during a 2021 Honda Passport online test drive at our dealership. Powering the Honda Passport this year is a gasoline V6 engine with a 3.5L capacity. The engine cranks out about 282 HP in top power and 262 LB-FT of torque. A nine-speed transmission is standard, along with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is offered on all trims. The Kia Sorento has a less powerful base engine that produces just 191 HP and 181 LB-FT of torque. It also comes with an eight-speed transmission instead of a nine-speed.

Interior

When you schedule an online test drive for the Passport, you can see all the interior amenities across the lineup. The Passport also excels in the area of storage and interior volume for passengers. The Passport has nearly 78 cubic feet of storage space if you fold down all the seats. That beats the Kia Sorento's maximum storage of 75 cubic feet. The Honda Passport also has more headroom and legroom, especially in the back row. An eight-inch infotainment system is a new standard feature on the 2021 Honda Passport. It also has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A sunroof, power liftgate, leather seats, and back-row USB charging ports are added starting with the second trim level of the Honda Passport. Navigation and wireless charging come with the top trim levels. Many of the Honda's luxury features, including USB charging ports and leather upholstery, are not offered unless you get the higher-end trim levels of the Kia Sorento.

Appearance and Design

The Honda Passport at Danville Honda has a rugged yet refined exterior that many competitors fail to match. The Passport has LED headlights as a standard feature. The base trim also has 20-inch wheels. Roof rails, chrome accents, and auto-dimming side mirrors come with the top trims. The Kia Sorento has 17-inch wheels to start, and you can only upgrade to 18-inch wheels. Special trim accents aren't offered unless you select the top trim level.

Take an Online Test Drive

To discover more about what the Honda Passport at Danville Honda offers, visit our website to take a 2021 Honda Passport online test drive. Setting up a remote test drive makes trying out the Honda Passport easier than ever. You can set up a time to try out your favorite trim level of the Passport to see which features and amenities on the Passport work best for you. If you have questions during your Passport online test drive, you can always ask the staff at Danville Honda for the answers. Along with offering an instantaneous test drive at your convenience, we can provide more details about vehicle financing as well.

To learn more about the Honda Passport at Danville Honda or set up a 2021 Honda Passport online test drive, contact the friendly and helpful staff at Danville Honda today.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.