Volkswagen Passat vs Honda Accord: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volkswagen · 2023–present
Passat B9
- Power
- 110 kW150 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.3 s
- Top speed
- 222 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,573 kg
Honda · 2022–present
Accord XI
- Power
- 143 kW194 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,493 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Passat B9 5 Accord XI 1
- Family Passat B9 Boot: 690 l vs 473 l
- City Passat B9 Consumption: 5.3 l/100 km vs 7.3 l/100 km
- Long trips Passat B9 Range: 1,245 km vs 767 km (estimated)
- Performance Accord XI Power per tonne: 96 kW/t vs 70 kW/t
- Running costs Passat B9 Fuel per year: €1,390 vs €1,920 (estimated)
- Off-road Passat B9 Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Station wagon vs Front-wheel drive · Sedan
In plain words
Honda Accord has more power: 143 kW (194 PS) against 110 kW (150 PS) for Volkswagen Passat. Honda Accord is 54 mm longer than Volkswagen Passat (4,971 mm vs 4,917 mm). Honda Accord is lighter by 80 kg (1,493 kg vs 1,573 kg). Volkswagen Passat has the bigger boot: 690 l against 473 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,390 (Volkswagen Passat), €1,920 (Honda Accord) (estimated). Volkswagen Passat is the older design (from 1973); Honda Accord arrived in 1976. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Passat is the pick for family, city, long trips, running costs and off-road; the Honda Accord is the pick for performance. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Honda Accord yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Passat B9 | Accord XI |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 490 | B · 575 |
| Power | 39 | 49 |
| Grip | 36 | 46 |
| Handling | 64 | 68 |
| Top speed | 47 | 53 |
| Launch | 35 | 51 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Accord XIAccord XI · 1.5 VTEC Turbo CVT · petrol · 143 kW (194 PS) 14.88 sat 153 km/h
- 2 Passat B9Passat B9 · 1.5 eTSI · petrol · 110 kW (150 PS) 16.63 sat 133 km/h · +1.75 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Passat B9 | Accord XI | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,917 mm193.6 in | 4,971 mm195.7 in +54 mm +2.1 in +1.1% |
| Height | 1,506 mm59.3 in | 1,449 mm57.0 in −57 mm −2.2 in −3.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,841 mm111.9 in | 2,830 mm111.4 in −11 mm −0.4 in −0.4% |
| Kerb weight | 1,573 kg3,468 lb | 1,493 kg3,292 lb −80 kg −176 lb −5.1% |
| Boot | 690 l24.4 cu ft | 473 l16.7 cu ft −217 l −7.7 cu ft −31.4% |
| Fuel tank | 66 l17.4 gal US | 56 l14.8 gal US −10 l −2.6 gal US −15.2% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | No data |
Difference vs Passat B9 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Passat | Honda Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Passat B9 · 1.5 eTSI · petrol · 110 kW (150 PS) | Accord XI · 1.5 VTEC Turbo CVT · petrol · 143 kW (194 PS) |
| Production years | 2023–present | 2022–present |
| Body | Station wagon | Sedan |
| Country | Germany | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp | 143 kW (194 PS) 192 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 81–206 kW (110–280 PS) 109–276 hp | 50–207 kW (68–281 PS) 67–278 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 260 Nm 192 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 9.3 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 222 km/h 138 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 70 kW/t 85 hp/ton calculated | 96 kW/t 117 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc · 4 cyl 1.5 l | 1,498 cc · 4 cyl 1.5 l |
| Gearbox | No data | CVT |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,917 mm 193.6 in | 4,971 mm 195.7 in |
| Width | 1,852 mm 72.9 in | No data |
| Height | 1,506 mm 59.3 in | 1,449 mm 57.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,841 mm 111.9 in | 2,830 mm 111.4 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,573 kg 3,468 lb | 1,493 kg 3,292 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 690 l 24.4 cu ft Better | 473 l 16.7 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 66 l 17.4 gal US Better | 56 l 14.8 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 5.3 l/100 km 44.4 mpg US Better | 7.3 l/100 km 32.2 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 120 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,390/year estimated Better | €1,920/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | 1,245 km 774 mi estimated Better | 767 km 477 mi estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2024) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Fuel, Engine, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.