Against 247 other V6 cars rated 2024–2026, the Passport sits right on their 21 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1994, the 3.5L 6-cyl (2019–2026), does 21.5 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.2L 6-cyl (1994–2002), 16.4: $555 a year apart.
Every Honda Passport engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 19.5 / 24.6 | 2019–2026 | $1,786 | |
| 2.6L 4-cyl | 16.3 / 19.5 | 1994–1997 | $2,194 | |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 15.1 / 18.4 | 1994–2002 | $2,341 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Jeep Wagoneer gets 20 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2026 Passport. The Passport is the cheapest of them to run: $91 a year less than the Jeep Wagoneer.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2024–2026 | about the same |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,407 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Honda Passport gives up 6 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 19 in the city, $485 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (32%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Passport changed over the years
The Passport peaked in 2022 at 22 mpg (20 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2000 at 16 — 6 mpg apart, or $655 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 21.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2025 | 19 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2024 | 19 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2023 | 19 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2022 | 20 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2021 | 20 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2020 | 20 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2019 | 20 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2002 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2001 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2000 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 1999 | 16 / 19 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1998 | 16 / 19 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1997 | 16 / 18.5 | 2 | $2,259 | |
| 1996 | 16 / 18.5 | 2 | $2,259 | |
| 1995 | 15 / 19 | 2 | $2,259 | |
| 1994 | 15 / 17.5 | 2 | $2,400 |
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How we count
This page rests on 21 EPA ratings of the Honda Passport — 3 engines across 1994–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,407. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Honda Passport get?
21 mpg combined, 19 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1994 the Passport has averaged 18.6 mpg.
Is the 2026 Passport more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 21 against 21 mpg combined.
Which Passport year has the best gas mileage?
The 2022, at 22 mpg combined (20 city, 25 highway).
Does the Passport get better gas mileage than the Jeep Wagoneer?
Yes: 21 mpg for the 2026 Passport against 20 for the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer, about $91 a year less to run.
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