Toyota Venza vs Honda Passport Zanesville OH

Toyota Venza vs Honda Passport

When you’re on the hunt for a rugged SUV packed with impressive features, there’s a good chance you’re deciding between a Toyota Venza and a Honda Passport. After all, both models have a reputation for turning heads as they cruise throughout Zanesville, Cambridge, Coshocton, and Newark, Ohio. Before you ultimately decide which one is going to be the right choice for your lifestyle, you’ll need to do a bit of research.

Here at Zanesville Toyota, we wanted to make that process as simple as possible for our drivers, which is why we’ve created this handy breakdown on the 2021 Toyota Venza vs. 2021 Honda Passport. Now, let’s see how these two stack up against one another!

MPG Ratings

To get started, we’ll take a look at just how fuel efficient these two SUVs are. The MPG rating will provide an idea of how often you’ll need to stop at the gas station.

2021 Toyota Venza	vs	2021 Honda Passport
40 MPG¹	City MPG Rating	20 MPG²
37 MPG¹	Highway MPG Rating	25 MPG²
39 MPG¹	Combined MPG Rating	22 MPG²

As you can see, the Venza provides practically double the MPG ratings as the Passport, with the Toyota delivering an EPA-estimated 40 city/37 highway MPG rating, while the Honda falls short with its EPA-estimated 20 city/25 highway MPG.^1,2

This is thanks to the 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder hybrid engine found in the Toyota Venza. The V6 engine in the Honda Passport will have you stopping to refuel twice as often.

Stability & Traction Control

Toyota Venza Whether you crave off-roading adventure or simply want to feel safe during those snowy and icy winter commutes, stability and traction control is crucial to an Ohio driver’s safety.

With the 2021 Venza, you’ll get standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, standard Hill Start Assist Control, and standard Active Cornering Assist. You’ll also have the ability to toggle among four available drive modes depending on the terrain you’re traveling over:

Sport Mode
ECO Mode
Normal Mode
EV Mode

Over in the 2021 Passport, a front-wheel drivetrain comes standard, and the Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) AWD System is just an available add-on. You’ll have to upgrade even to begin to compete with the Venza.

Entertainment Technology

Toyota Venza Interior You’ll want to be sure your SUV comes packed with technology features that will keep you entertained no matter how long the drive ahead.

In both models, you’ll find a standard 8-inch touchscreen as well as standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. That means, you can easily connect your smartphone to the audio system and stream music, make phone calls, and access your favorite navigation apps via simple voice commands.

The Venza also offers an available Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation system, which includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Unfortunately, the Passport doesn’t provide an available upgrade option—the 8-inch touchscreen is the largest size offered.

The Verdict: 2021 Toyota Venza vs Honda Passport

Now that you know a bit more about these two SUVs, it’s clear they’re both decent choices for your commutes around Zanesville, Cambridge, Coshocton, or Newark, OH. However, the Toyota Venza outperforms the Honda Passport in crucial categories like MPG ratings, stability and traction control, and entertainment technology.

Here at Zanesville Toyota, we’re dedicated to providing you with a fun and informative car-buying experience so you can find the perfect vehicle for your lifestyle. For more information or to schedule your next test drive, give us a call or stop by our showroom today!

¹ EPA-estimated 40 city/37 hwy/39 combined MPG for 2021 Venza. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.

² 20 city/25 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/24 highway/21 combined mpg rating for AWD trims. Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.