Honda Passport 4WD
16.5 MPG The 2002 Honda Passport 4WD is EPA-rated at 16.5 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 909 gallons, $2909 a year in fuel, or $0.194 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1994–2002 run it averages 16 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 9 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.152 | $1515 | $2273 | $3030 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.182 | $1818 | $2727 | $3636 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.194 | $1939 | $2909 | $3879 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.212 | $2121 | $3182 | $4242 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.242 | $2424 | $3636 | $4848 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.273 | $2727 | $4091 | $5455 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.303 | $3030 | $4545 | $6061 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 16.5 MPG | 15 | 19 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2001 | 16.5 MPG | 15 | 19 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2000 | 16 MPG | 14.5 | 18.5 | $3900 | 555 | 2 |
| 1999 | 16.5 MPG | 15.5 | 19 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 1998 | 16.5 MPG | 15.5 | 19 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 1997 | 15.5 MPG | 14.5 | 17 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 1996 | 15.5 MPG | 14.5 | 17 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 1995 | 15.5 MPG | 14.5 | 17 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 1994 | 15.5 MPG | 14.5 | 17 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Honda Passport 4WD ranks 64 on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4WD (17), Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD (17), Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD (17), Dodge Durango 4WD (17), Dodge Nitro 4WD (17).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 539 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Passport 4WD get?
The 2002 Honda Passport 4WD is rated at 16.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 15 city and 19 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 16 MPG, ranging from 15 to 17 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Passport 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 16.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 909 gallons — roughly $2909 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.194 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2002 model is $3775.
Has the Honda Passport 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 15.5 MPG in 1994 to 16.5 in 2002 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 6% across 9 model years.
Is the Honda Passport 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 64 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG. That is 2.0 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.