2019 Honda Passport vs. 2019 Subaru Forester
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Honda Passport and 2019 Subaru Forester contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Honda Passport and the 2019 Subaru Forester.
When we compare the 2019 Honda Passport's and the 2019 Subaru Forester's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Passport has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2019 Subaru Forester has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Honda Passport's and the 2019 Subaru Forester's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Passport is a better car than the 2019 Subaru Forester.
Pricing: A used 2019 Honda Passport ranges from $20,505 to $31,549 while a used 2019 Subaru Forester is priced between $17,149 to $27,767.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Honda Passport loses 41.7 percent of its value and the 2019 Subaru Forester loses 34.5 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Subaru Forester retains 7.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Honda Passport.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Passport is 8.9 out of 10 while the Subaru Forester's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Honda Passport being ranked 2 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Subaru Forester being ranked 17 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Passport is 8.7 out of 10. For the Subaru Forester the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Honda Passport a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Forester.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Honda Passport’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the 2019 Subaru Forester base engine makes 182 horsepower. The Passport is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. The Forester is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. This gives the 2019 Subaru Forester the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Honda Passport. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2019 Honda Passport, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Subaru Forester, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Honda Passport and the 2019 Subaru Forester have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$31,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$30,316
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$23,245 - $35,310
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$24,516
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,350 - $26,345
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,858
Price Range:
$20,505 - $31,549
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$24,868
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$16,878 - $34,673
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
211
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
65,870
# Good or Great Deals:
76
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,587
Price Range:
$17,149 - $27,767
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$20,157
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$16,854 - $25,234
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
455
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70,906
# Good or Great Deals:
154
Honda Passport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru Forester Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Honda Passport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
22.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Subaru Forester
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
4.9 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
10.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
24.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1 - 33.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.7 - 21
Honda Passport Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 16Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
22 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 30Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 32Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
51 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Ranking
57 out of / 67Ranking
57 out of / 59Subaru Forester Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 59Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Honda Passport Trim Levels
Elite, EX-L, Sport, Touring
2019 Subaru Forester Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
432 / 548 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Cargo Space:
41.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
35.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
147.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3959 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
71.6 inches
Length:
190.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3449 lbs
Width:
80.9 inches
Height:
67.5 inches
Length:
182.1 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Brown
Black Copper Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Green
Black Forest Pearl
Red
Deep Scarlet Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Horizon Blue Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Gray Metallic
Green
Jasper Green Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
