2020 Ford Edge vs. 2020 Honda Passport: time for a duel!

Although the Honda Passport was introduced in 2019, it's no newcomer to the utility vehicle market. In fact, Honda, with its CR-V, Pilot and HR-V, has been offering versatile and energy-efficient vehicles for many years, and they are among the best-selling SUVs in their respective categories. And the 2020 Passport intends to become a benchmark in its segment! Your Honda Spinelli dealer in Lachine has drawn up a little comparison between the 2020 Honda Passport and one of its rivals, the 2020 Ford Edge; which one will win? Read on to find out!

Design

The 2020 Passport's sleek and bold silhouette will seduce you at first glance! If you like Honda SUVs with a rugged look, a wide grille and wheels up to 20 inches, depending on the model, the Passport is for you! What is more, you'll love the extra-wide opening doors (not offered in the 2020 Edge), so that passengers can get in and out easily... or to help you better secure a child in a booster seat! Also notice the LED headlights and taillights, as well as the pronounced wheel arches.

Power

Under the hood, the 2020 Passport features a 3.5-litre V6 engine that produces 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, more than the 2.0-litre, 250-horsepower EcoBoost versions of the Edge. And while the Passport's maximum towing capacity can range from 3,500 to 5,000 lb, Ford owners have to settle for 3,500 lb regardless of the model. Fuel efficiency is also on the agenda for the Passport, with a highway fuel economy rating of just 9.8 L/100 km.

A most spacious interior

What also differentiates the Passport from the Edge is its cargo volume. Indeed, the Honda SUV offers 1,430 litres of space behind the back seat, compared to only 1,110 litres for the Ford SUV. And if you fold the rear seats down, you get a generous 2,854 litres of cargo space in the Passport, compared to less than 2,100 litres in the Edge.

Up to 5 occupants can sit in the Passport and enjoy a host of features and commodities. These include heated front and rear seats, ventilated front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control (only 2-zone on the Ford model), a 10-way power driver's seat, Active Noise Cancellation for a quieter interior, a compass, a navigation system, as well as an audio system of either 152 or 550-watt, depending on the version and options selected.

Technology is also on the agenda in the Passport! Features such as Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility, an AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot, compatibility with Siri Eyes Free and numerous USB ports, among others.

Numerous security features

Like other models in the Honda lineup, the Passport has many advanced safety features. Depending on the model and options you choose, your Passport may be equipped with Auto high beam, Adaptive Cruise Control, the Blind Spot Information system with Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, the Collision Mitigation Braking System, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation and parking sensors, to name just a few.

As you can see, buying a 2020 Honda Passport is a wise choice! And with a price range between $44,420 and $51,065, it's still more affordable than the 2020 Ford Edge, which can cost close to $51,500. To learn more about the many advantages of the 2020 Passport over the competition, including the 2020 Edge, or to book a test drive, don't wait any longer and come and see us at Spinelli Honda as soon as today! We are located not far from downtown Montreal and Laval.