Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Honda Passport EX-L has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.2 seconds, compared with 8.7 seconds for 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas. 2026 Honda Passport EX-L has the higher listed output at 285 hp; 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas is rated at 156 hp, a difference of 129 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Honda Passport EX-L at 361 Nm and 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas at 260 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Honda Passport EX-L provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 577 litres versus 343 litres, a difference of 234 litres. 2026 Honda Passport EX-L is 687 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Honda Passport EX-L has the lower listed starting price at $39,500, compared with $39,900 for 2025 DS 3 E-Tense Pallas. 2026 Honda Passport EX-L leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.