Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Volkswagen Atlas SE 2.0T has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.8 seconds, compared with 7.2 seconds for 2026 Honda Passport EX-L. 2026 Honda Passport EX-L has the higher listed output at 285 hp; 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SE 2.0T is rated at 269 hp, a difference of 16 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SE 2.0T at 370 Nm and 2026 Honda Passport EX-L at 361 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
2026 Honda Passport EX-L has the lower recorded consumption at 10.0 L/100km; 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SE 2.0T is listed at 10.2 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Volkswagen Atlas SE 2.0T provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 583 litres versus 577 litres, a difference of 6 litres. Their listed towing capacities are equal at 2,268 kg. 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SE 2.0T is 253 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 $42,075 for 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SE 2.0T. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.