Honda Ridgeline or Passport: which fits Tulsa drivers who haul?
The Ridgeline fits Tulsa drivers who haul gear, tools and dirty loads in an open bed. The Passport fits drivers who haul people and keep their cargo enclosed inside the cabin. South Pointe Honda sells both, so you can drive them back to back.
Both models are rated to tow 5,000 pounds and seat five. The real choice comes down to how you load them.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Tulsa. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Pick the Ridgeline to haul gear and the Passport to haul people
The Ridgeline is the pick for gear, because its bed stays open to whatever you load. The Passport is the pick for people, because its second row gives adults 40.9 inches of legroom.
Honda’s 2026 figures show the same second-row numbers across every Ridgeline trim, so the bed and the back-seat room do not change with the trim you choose. Passport trims share a 40.9-inch second row too. Both models seat five, so you give up nothing in seats by picking either one. If your week is mostly tools and lumber with one or two passengers, the Ridgeline fits. If your week is school runs and road trips with a little gear, the Passport fits.
How much cargo space do the Ridgeline and Passport have?
The Ridgeline carries its load in an open bed, and the Sport trim has a bed 64.0 inches long. The Passport carries its load inside the cabin, with 104.6 cubic feet of maximum cargo room on the RTL. Of that, 83.8 cubic feet sits behind the first row.
Open bed or enclosed cabin is the real difference. Muddy gear, wet lumber and loose tools ride in the Ridgeline’s bed, out of the cabin. Groceries, luggage and anything you want out of the weather ride in the Passport.
How much can the Ridgeline and Passport tow and carry?
Both models are rated by Honda for 5,000 pounds of towing, so towing does not separate them. Honda lists the Ridgeline Sport with a 1,583-pound maximum payload.
How much room do passengers get in the Ridgeline and Passport?
Adults ride more comfortably in the Passport’s back seat. Honda’s figures show 40.9 inches of second-row legroom in the Passport RTL and 36.7 inches in the Ridgeline Sport, RTL and TrailSport. Both models seat five people.
Safety ratings matter when passengers ride in the back. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2026 Passport its Top Safety Pick+ award. If your job is hauling people as well as gear, the Passport covers both needs.
What do the 2026 Ridgeline and Passport cost by trim?
Honda lists the Ridgeline Sport at $40,795, which is the lowest starting price in this comparison. The Passport RTL starts at $44,950, and it buys a cabin rather than a bed.
Each Ridgeline trim adds a step up in price. The RTL starts at $43,595, the TrailSport at $45,995, the TrailSport with HPD Wheels at $47,195, the Black Edition at $47,395 and the Black Edition Two-Tone at $47,895. The Passport adds steps too. The RTL Towing starts at $45,650, the RTL Blackout at $46,150, the TrailSport at $48,650, the TrailSport Blackout at $49,850, the TrailSport Elite at $52,650 and the TrailSport Elite Blackout at $53,850.
Ridgeline and Passport figures a Tulsa hauler can compare side by side
The two lowest-priced trims carry the same 5,000-pound tow rating. The Passport RTL starts at $44,950 and carries up to 104.6 cubic feet of cargo.
| Model | Starting MSRP | Max towing | Hauling room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline Sport | $40,795 | 5,000 lbs | Open bed, 64.0 in long; 1,583 lbs max payload |
| Passport RTL | $44,950 | 5,000 lbs | 104.6 cu ft max cargo; 83.8 cu ft behind row 1 |
Who should skip the Ridgeline, and who should skip the Passport?
Skip the Ridgeline if adults ride in the back row often. Its second row gives 36.7 inches of legroom, against 40.9 inches in the Passport. A Ridgeline bed is no place for a child seat or a long car trip with three adults.
Skip the Passport if your loads need an open bed. Plywood, pipe, wet gear and tools go in the Ridgeline’s bed, not inside the cabin. Illustrative case: a roofer hauls shingles and ladders on weekdays, then drives a family of four to the lake on weekends. That roofer should look at the Ridgeline first, and the family is better served by the Passport.
FAQ
Do the Honda Ridgeline and Passport both come with all-wheel drive?
Yes. Honda lists the 2026 Ridgeline AWD and Passport AWD, both with gasoline engines and all-wheel drive. The Ridgeline AWD TrailSport and the Passport AWD Trailsport also carry all-wheel drive and gasoline power.
Which gets better fuel economy, the Ridgeline or the Passport?
They tie at 21 miles per gallon combined. The Passport AWD rates 19 city and 25 highway, and the Ridgeline AWD rates 18 city and 24 highway (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2026).
Can the Ridgeline bed carry a 4×8 sheet of plywood?
Not flat. A 4×8 sheet measures 96 inches long, and the Ridgeline Sport bed is 64.0 inches long. Shorter lumber, pipe and tool boxes fit the bed.
What does the Passport TrailSport add for rough Oklahoma roads?
The Passport TrailSport starts at $48,650, and its AWD Trailsport is rated 18 city, 23 highway and 20 combined. For rough roads, check ground clearance. The Passport RTL lists 8.3 inches, and the Ridgeline Sport lists 7.64 inches.
What warranty comes with a new Ridgeline or Passport?
Both come with a basic warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Corrosion coverage runs 5 years with no mileage limit.
Why buy your Ridgeline or Passport at South Pointe Honda in Tulsa
South Pointe Honda sells new Honda, including the Ridgeline and the Passport. We are at 9124 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa, and we are part of Group 1 Automotive. On Google, we have 4.6 stars across 6,344 reviews, and 82 in 100 of them are five-star.
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To begin with the Ridgeline, apply for financing online, then bring your trade details to 9124 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa.
South Pointe 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 Tulsa showroom, or call (918) 496-7833.
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