Acura RDX vs. Honda Passport: Performance & Specs
When we look under the hood of a 2026 Acura RDX, we find something very different from the Honda Passport: a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The Honda Passport has a larger 3.5-liter V-6 engine. You'd think that the bigger engine is more powerful, and while the Passport has a 13-horsepower advantage over the RDX, the Acura model launches off the line slightly faster thanks to an 18-pound-feet torque advantage.
You'll find 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque in the 2026 Honda Passport specs, and 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque when you take command of an Acura RDX. Both SUVs are equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
The 2026 Acura RDX vs. Honda Passport 0-60 mph times reflect this, as despite having less horsepower, the Acura RDX ran a 6.7-second 0-60 mph time, according to MotorTrend testing.3 Meanwhile, the new Honda Passport was a bit slower while making the same 0-60 mph sprint – it took 7.1 seconds.4 While a 0.4-second difference doesn't look like much on paper, why settle for reduced performance?
The Acura RDX is also more fuel-savvy. Thanks to its efficiently engineered four-cylinder engine, the RDX can deliver up to an EPA-estimated 21/27/23 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1 On the other hand, the Passport delivers up to an EPA-estimated 19/25/21 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).2
The Acura RDX vs. Honda Passport specs comparison draws a clear conclusion: For a more fun and efficient SUV, choose the Acura RDX.
Summary
Despite the Honda Passport's horsepower advantage, the Acura RDX offers more torque and better fuel economy with its turbocharged engine.
