Honda Accord IX vs Volkswagen Passat B8: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Honda · 2012–2017
Accord IX
- Power
- 207 kW281 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: archer10 (Dennis) / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0
Volkswagen · 2014–2023
Passat B8
- Power
- 177 kW241 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Top speed
- 240 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,721 kg
Photo: Acgskup / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Accord IX 0 Passat B8 1
- City Too close to call Length: 4,806 mm vs 4,767 mm
- Off-road Passat B8 Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Sedan vs Front-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Honda Accord IX has more power: 207 kW (281 PS) against 177 kW (241 PS) for Volkswagen Passat B8. Honda Accord IX is 39 mm longer than Volkswagen Passat B8 (4,806 mm vs 4,767 mm). Honda Accord IX is the older design (from 2012); Volkswagen Passat B8 arrived in 2014. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Passat B8 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Honda Accord IX yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Accord IX | Passat B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,806 mm189.2 in | 4,767 mm187.7 in −39 mm −1.5 in −0.8% |
| Width | 1,849 mm72.8 in † | 1,832 mm72.1 in −17 mm −0.7 in −0.9% |
| Height | 1,435 mm56.5 in | 1,456 mm57.3 in +21 mm +0.8 in +1.5% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Yes |
Difference vs Accord IX (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Honda Accord IX | Volkswagen Passat B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.5 V6 6MT · petrol · 207 kW (281 PS) | 2.0 TDI · diesel · 177 kW (241 PS) |
| Production years | 2012–2017 | 2014–2023 |
| Body | Coupe | Sedan |
| Country | Japan | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 207 kW (281 PS) 278 hp Better | 177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp |
| Power, all versions | 114–207 kW (155–281 PS) 153–278 hp | 81–206 kW (110–280 PS) 109–276 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 342 Nm 252 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft Better |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 6.1 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Power per tonne | No data | 103 kW/t 125 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,500 cc · 6 cyl 3.5 l | 1,968 cc 2.0 l |
| Engine code | J35Y2 | No data |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,806 mm 189.2 in | 4,767 mm 187.7 in |
| Width | 1,849 mm 72.8 in † | 1,832 mm 72.1 in |
| Height | 1,435 mm 56.5 in | 1,456 mm 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm 107.3 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 586 l 20.7 cu ft † |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 66 l 17.4 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 7.7 l/100 km 30.5 mpg US |
| CO₂ | No data | 200 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €1,910/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 857 km 533 mi estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | No data | ★★★★★ (2014) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (1): 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 €1.65/l diesel. † from another version of this generation.