Edmunds compares: 2024 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Midsize SUVs with two rows of seating are an excellent option if you want something a little bigger than a small SUV
Midsize SUVs with two rows of seating are an excellent option if you want something a little bigger than the ubiquitous small SUV. They have room for five and plenty of storage space but also are less expensive and easier to park than three-row SUVs. Among the available models, the Honda Passport and Jeep Grand Cherokee are worthy ambassadors.
Each delivers the SUV attributes people love, such as a commanding view of the road and all-terrain prowess. But which one is the better buy? Edmunds ′ car experts compare them to find out.
Under the hood of the Passport is a 280-horsepower V6 that scoots you through traffic and makes easy work of highway merges. During testing, Edmunds noted its punchy acceleration that made it among the quickest in its class.
The Jeep technically holds the horsepower advantage courtesy of its 293-horsepower V6. However, Edmunds noted its acceleration is more leisurely. The Grand Cherokee’s 0-60 mph sprint required about 8.0 seconds in Edmunds testing versus 6.8 seconds in the Passport.
Jeep does offer the Grand Cherokee with a more powerful 375-horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain called the 4xe. Yet its starting price of about $60,000 is more than $20,000 higher than the base V6 Grand Cherokee, and this pushes it into direct competition with luxury-badged rivals from the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Also, considering Jeep is known for its outdoorsy image, it’s ironic the Passport is the one that comes with all-wheel drive as standard. In the Grand Cherokee’s lower trims adding all-wheel drive costs an additional $2,000.
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