HONDA PASSPORT VS CR-V

2023 Honda CR-V vs. 2023 Honda Passport: Which SUV Handles Best in Harrisburg?

Many people in Harrisburg, PA drive SUVs because they like their excellent outward visibility and roomy cargo holds. The 2023 Honda CR-V and 2023 Honda Passport are two of our top-selling crossovers because they're spacious and efficient. They're also filled with user-friendly features. To help Palmyra drivers choose between these two SUVs, Ciocca Honda has developed the following comparison.

Size

Parking/Maneuverability

The 2023 Honda CR-V is a compact SUV that's 15.4 feet long. Its relatively short length and accurate steering make it a breeze to navigate through slim lanes and park in small Hummelstown parking spaces.

The 2023 Honda Passport is a midsize SUV that's 15.8 feet long. It may be more difficult to maneuver than the smaller 2023 Honda CR-V, but its longer wheelbase allows for a smoother ride.

Cargo Space

If you like to take your family to Hershey Park, you'll have lots of room to put road trip supplies in the 2023 Honda CR-V. It has 39.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row of seats and 76.5 cubic feet with those seats folded down.

The 2023 Honda Passport is even roomier. It has 41.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, which can be folded down to open up 77.7 cubic feet.

Passenger Space

Both the 2023 Honda CR-V and the 2023 Honda Passport have seating for five people. The 2023 Honda CR-V is roomier than most compact SUVs, with 145.3 cubic feet of interior volume. Tall people in Lebanon, NJ will appreciate that it has 41.3 inches of front legroom and 41.0 inches of rear legroom.

The 2023 Honda Passport has 156.1 cubic feet of passenger volume. This includes 40.9 inches of front legroom and 39.6 inches of rear legroom. Its standard 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with memory settings makes it a cinch to get a comfortable position.

Interior

Cabin Materials

The 2023 Honda CR-V has a calm, inviting cockpit with horizontal vents, dark metallic mesh accents, and carbon fiber-like plastic trim pieces. It comes standard with cloth seats, but leather upholstery is available.

2023 Honda Passport has a comfortable, well-organized interior with classy cabin materials. Genuine leather upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel come standard. Optional ventilated front seats keep you cool on sultry summer days in Annville.

Infotainment Technology

Staying connected while you're on the go is simple with the 2023 Honda CR-V, which has a straightforward infotainment system with sharp graphics and an intuitive menu layout. It comes standard with a 7-inch touch screen and connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The 2023 Honda Passport also has an easy-to-use infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen that supports Android Auto and Apple Carplay. Harrisburg drivers will appreciate that it also comes with a wireless device charging pad to keep their smartphones charged up on long voyages.

Safety Features

The 2023 Honda CR-V has a plethora of helpful standard advanced active safety features, including forward collision warning with automatic braking, lane keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control.

The 2023 Honda Passport comes with even more driver assistance features, including a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, and a lane keeping system. People in Palmyra will like the 2023 Honda Passport's standard parking sensors, which alert them to obstacles in front of or behind the SUV when parking.

Performance

Engine/Acceleration

All 2023 Honda CR-V models come standard with a turbocharged 190-horsepower four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission that provides plenty of zip for ordinary driving.

The 2023 Honda Passport features a turbocharged 280-horsepower V6 engine that supplies more than enough get-up-and-go for passing on the Hummelstown Bypass. Well-timed shifts from its nine-speed automatic transmission provide good power delivery while getting up to highway speeds.

Ride and Handling

The 2023 Honda CR-V has light, precise steering for confident handling on curvy roads in Hershey. Its comfort-tuned suspension absorbs all but the harshest road imperfections for a silky ride.

The 2023 Honda Passport has responsive steering and stout brakes that keep it poised around turns. It also rides smoothly over most streets, but it can get a bit jittery over large bumps or dips in the road.

Off-Road Capability

The 2023 Honda CR-V is available with all-wheel drive, but it only has 7.8 inches of ground clearance, so it's not recommended for vigorous off-roading.

The 2023 Honda Passport comes standard with all-wheel drive and 8.1 inches of ground clearance. Off-road enthusiasts in Lebanon will want the TrailSport trim, which has all-terrain tires and LED fog lights.

Towing Capacity

The 2023 Honda CR-V has a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 pounds when properly equipped.

If you often pull boats to Memorial Lake State Park near Annville, the 2023 Honda Passport is the better choice. With the right configuration, it can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

Contact Ciocca Honda to Reserve a Test Drive in the 2023 Honda CR-V or the 2023 Honda Passport

The 2023 Honda CR-V and the 2023 Honda Passport are both terrific SUVs. To find out which one fits you best, contact Ciocca Honda to schedule a test drive in one or both of them.

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