Honda Accord IX vs Volkswagen Passat B8: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Honda · 2012–2017

Accord IX

Version (8 versions)

Power: 158 kW215 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -
Kerb mass: -

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Volkswagen · 2014–2023

Passat B8

B PI 576

Version (8 versions)

Power: 177 kW241 PS
0–100 km/h: 6.1 s
Top speed: 240 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,721 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

City Too close to call Length: 4,862 mm vs 4,767 mm
Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Sedan vs Front-wheel drive · Sedan

In plain words

Volkswagen Passat B8 has more power: 177 kW (241 PS) against 158 kW (215 PS) for Honda Accord IX. Honda Accord IX is 95 mm longer than Volkswagen Passat B8 (4,862 mm vs 4,767 mm). Honda Accord IX is the older design (from 2012); Volkswagen Passat B8 arrived in 2014. 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

	Accord IX	Passat B8
Length	4,862 mm191.4 in	4,767 mm187.7 in −95 mm −3.7 in −2.0%
Width	1,849 mm72.8 in	1,832 mm72.1 in −17 mm −0.7 in −0.9%
Height	1,466 mm57.7 in	1,456 mm57.3 in −10 mm −0.4 in −0.7%
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.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

General
	Honda Accord IX	Volkswagen Passat B8
Version	2.0 Hybrid (facelift) · 158 kW (215 PS)	2.0 TDI · diesel · 177 kW (241 PS)
Production years	2012–2017	2014–2023
Body	Sedan	Sedan
Country	Japan	Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	158 kW (215 PS) 212 hp	177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp Better
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.	315 Nm 232 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	Hybrid	Diesel
Engine	2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l	1,968 cc 2.0 l
Gearbox	No data	7-speed automatic
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,862 mm 191.4 in	4,767 mm 187.7 in
Width	1,849 mm 72.8 in	1,832 mm 72.1 in
Height	1,466 mm 57.7 in	1,456 mm 57.3 in
Wheelbase	2,776 mm 109.3 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)

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.