Honda Odyssey or Honda Passport: which fits Sacramento families?
Choose the Honda Odyssey if your family needs three rows of seats. Choose the Honda Passport if you want an SUV with a higher towing rating. Both are sold new at Capital City Honda on Fulton Avenue in Sacramento, and you can drive them back to back.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Sacramento. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Honda Odyssey fits big families; Honda Passport fits families who tow
Honda’s published figures split the two models by what a family needs most. The Odyssey seats eight and tows 3,500 pounds on every 2026 trim the maker lists. The Passport seats five and tows 5,000 pounds on every 2026 trim, so it is the choice when towing is the priority.
Capital City Honda sells new Odyssey and Passport models, and test drives can be booked online or by phone. Say, hypothetically, you tow a small camper that weighs 4,500 pounds. The Passport’s 5,000-pound rating covers it, while the Odyssey’s 3,500-pound rating does not.
How many seats do the Honda Odyssey and Passport have?
The Odyssey seats eight people across three rows, on every 2026 trim the maker lists. A household of four or five fits comfortably in the Passport’s two rows.
Families with grandparents, carpools or three car seats in a row usually need the third row. That is the seat count the Odyssey gives you and the Passport does not.
How much cargo room do the Honda Odyssey and Passport have?
The Odyssey EX-L carries 155.8 cubic feet of maximum cargo room, and the Odyssey Touring carries 155.7. The Passport RTL carries 104.6 cubic feet at its maximum. Both figures are Honda’s own published specifications for the 2026 model year.
Behind the third row, the Odyssey EX-L has 32.8 cubic feet, enough for a stroller or a set of soccer bags. The Passport’s cargo figures are given only for its first and maximum positions, so the Odyssey is the wider of the two for loading gear.
What can the Honda Odyssey and Passport tow, and which has all-wheel drive?
The Passport is the towing pick. Every 2026 Passport trim the maker lists is rated to tow 5,000 pounds, from the RTL to the TrailSport Elite Blackout. Every 2026 Odyssey trim is rated to tow 3,500 pounds.
Towing decides the choice when a trailer, boat or camper is part of the plan. Check your trailer’s loaded weight against the rating before you buy. Test drives can be booked online or by phone, so you can bring your trailer’s weight to the test drive.
What are the EPA mpg ratings for the Odyssey and Passport?
The base 2026 Odyssey is rated 19 city, 28 highway and 22 combined mpg, all from its front-wheel-drive setup. The Passport AWD is rated 19 city, 25 highway and 21 combined.
The Odyssey’s highway rating is the highest of the three. Combined ratings come from EPA’s formula, which weights city driving at 55% and highway driving at 45%. For a family that drives mostly on the freeway, the Odyssey saves fuel on each long trip.
Which Honda matches your family’s seats, cargo, mpg and budget?
If your family needs eight seats, the Odyssey is the only one of the two that gives you a third row. If towing and all-wheel drive come first, the Passport’s column does.
| Model | Starting MSRP | Seats | Max towing | Max cargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Odyssey EX-L | $42,795 | 8 | 3,500 lbs | 155.8 cu ft |
| Honda Passport RTL | $44,950 | 5 | 5,000 lbs | 104.6 cu ft |
Pick the Odyssey for seats and cargo, and the Passport for towing.
When is the Honda Odyssey or Passport not the right pick for your family?
The Odyssey is the wrong pick when the family does not need a third row. The Passport RTL starts at $44,950, against $42,795 for the Odyssey EX-L. Choose the Passport for a household of four or five that tows.
The Passport is the wrong pick when you need a third row or a large cargo area. The Passport’s maximum cargo is 104.6 cubic feet, and it has no third row. If you need either, the Odyssey covers it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting price of a 2026 Honda Odyssey and Passport?
The Odyssey starts at $42,795 for the EX-L. The Passport starts at $44,950 for the RTL. Both are Honda’s published starting prices for the 2026 model year.
What new-vehicle warranty comes with the Odyssey and the Passport?
Both models carry a 3-year or 36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty, whichever comes first. The corrosion warranty runs 5 years with no mileage limit. These are Honda’s published terms for the 2026 model year.
How do I book a test drive of the Odyssey and Passport in Sacramento?
Test drives can be booked online or by phone. The showroom is open seven days a week at 3630 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821.
Can I get a trade-in offer on my current minivan or SUV before I visit?
Yes. You can get an online trade-in offer using your license plate, VIN or year, make and model. You can come for a trade-in with or without an appointment.
Can I finance or lease a new Honda Odyssey or Passport at Capital City Honda?
Yes. Capital City Honda offers Honda leases and new Honda financing, and a payment calculator is available online.
Can I reserve a new Odyssey or Passport that is still in transit?
Yes. A new Odyssey or Passport that has not yet arrived can be reserved at Capital City Honda.
What does Honda’s certified pre-owned program cover if I buy used?
Honda Certified Pre-Owned covers 2021 to 2026 vehicles with under 80,000 miles. Powertrain coverage runs 7 years or 100,000 miles, and non-powertrain coverage adds 2 more years or up to 100,000 miles, with a 182-point inspection and a $0 deductible on covered repairs (American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda Certified Pre-Owned, 2026).
What service can my Odyssey or Passport get without an appointment?
Capital City Honda has express service lanes with no appointment needed. The lanes handle oil and filter changes, fluid checks, multi-point inspections, tire rotations and repairs, wiper blades, battery testing and replacement, bulbs, and engine and cabin filters. The service center has factory-trained technicians.
Drive the Odyssey and Passport at Capital City Honda on Fulton Avenue
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Start with a test drive of both models, booked online or by phone, and bring your family’s seating and towing needs with you.
Capital City Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Sacramento showroom, or call 916-514-4085.
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