The Honda Passport has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The V60 Cross Country doesn't offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Honda Passport achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Volvo V60 Cross Country has not been tested.

The Honda Passport TrailSport Elite's Multi-View Camera System is available with washers for its front and rear cameras, ensuring crystal-clear visibility in any weather condition. Conversely, the Volvo V60 Cross Country only offers a rear camera washer, which may not provide the same level of all-weather performance.

Both the Passport and the V60 Cross Country have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The Honda Passport weighs 474 to 701 pounds more than the Volvo V60 Cross Country. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Honda Passport has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2025 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS' rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The V60 Cross Country has not yet been fully evaluated by the IIHS for 2025.

Honda's powertrain warranty covers the Passport 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Volvo covers the V60 Cross Country. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the V60 Cross Country ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 4 times as many Honda dealers as there are Volvo dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Passport's warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it's being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Passport's reliability 47 points higher than the V60 Cross Country.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Passport second among midsize suvs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The V60 Cross Country isn't in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates' 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Honda vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Honda above average in initial quality. With 79 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates' 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Honda vehicles are more reliable than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Honda above average in long-term dependability. With 1 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Volvo is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports' March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Honda vehicles are more reliable than Volvo vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Honda fourth in overall reliability. Volvo is ranked 15th.

The Passport's 3.5 DOHC V6 produces 38 more horsepower (285 vs. 247) and 4 lbs.-ft. more torque (262 vs. 258) than the V60 Cross Country's 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine's cylinders helps improve the Passport's fuel efficiency. The V60 Cross Country doesn't offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Honda Passport uses regular unleaded gasoline. The V60 Cross Country requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

The Passport has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the V60 Cross Country (18.5 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Passport has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it's removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The V60 Cross Country doesn't offer a cap-less fueling system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Honda Passport higher (7 out of 10) than the Volvo V60 Cross Country (4). This means the Passport produces up to 13.2 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the V60 Cross Country every 15,000 miles.

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Honda Passport, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the V60 Cross Country.

For better stopping power the Passport's brake rotors are larger than those on the V60 Cross Country:

For better traction, the Passport has larger standard tires than the V60 Cross Country (265/60R18 vs. 215/55R18). The Passport TrailSport's tires are larger than the largest tires available on the V60 Cross Country (275/60R18 vs. 245/40R20).

The Passport has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle's integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The V60 Cross Country doesn't offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

The Passport offers an optional full size spare tire so a flat doesn't interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn't available on the V60 Cross Country; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The front and rear suspension of the Passport uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the V60 Cross Country, which uses transverse leafs springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Passport is 3.1 inches wider in the front and 3.9 inches wider in the rear than on the V60 Cross Country.

For greater off-road capability the Passport has a greater minimum ground clearance than the V60 Cross Country (8.3 vs. 7.8 inches), allowing the Passport to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The front grille of the Passport uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The V60 Cross Country doesn't offer active grille shutters.

The Passport has 25.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the V60 Cross Country (119.1 vs. 94).

The Passport has 3.1 inches more front headroom, 3 inches more front hip room, 5.8 inches more front shoulder room, 2.6 inches more rear headroom, 5.7 inches more rear legroom, 4 inches more rear hip room and 7.2 inches more rear shoulder room than the V60 Cross Country.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Passport's rear seats recline. The V60 Cross Country's rear seats don't recline.

The Passport has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the V60 Cross Country with its rear seat up (44 vs. 23.2 cubic feet). The Passport has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the V60 Cross Country with its rear seat folded (83.8 vs. 60.5 cubic feet).

Pressing a button automatically lowers the Passport's rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The V60 Cross Country doesn't offer automatic folding seats.

The Passport's standard towing capacity is much higher than the V60 Cross Country's (5000 vs. 2000 pounds).

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Honda service is better than Volvo. J.D. Power ranks Honda 7th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 21% lower rating, Volvo is ranked 23rd.

The Passport's standard easy entry system glides the driver's seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The V60 Cross Country doesn't offer an easy entry system.

To shield the driver and front passenger's vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Passport has standard extendable sun visors. The V60 Cross Country doesn't offer extendable visors.

The Passport is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the V60 Cross Country, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the Passport offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the V60 Cross Country.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the Passport equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The V60 Cross Country, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Honda Passport empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Honda Passport has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the V60 Cross Country.

The Passport TrailSport has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The V60 Cross Country doesn't offer a house-current electrical outlet.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Honda Passport, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Honda Passport outsold the Volvo 60 Series by over two to one during 2024.