Volkswagen Passat B9 vs Honda Accord XI: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volkswagen · 2023–present
Passat B9
- Power
- 150 kW204 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.1 s
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,849 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 2 Accord XI 1
- Family Passat B9 Boot: 510 l vs 473 l
- City Too close to call Length: 4,917 mm vs 4,971 mm
- Performance Accord XI Power per tonne: 96 kW/t vs 81 kW/t
- Off-road Passat B9 Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Station wagon vs Front-wheel drive · Sedan
In plain words
Volkswagen Passat B9 has more power: 150 kW (204 PS) against 143 kW (194 PS) for Honda Accord XI. Honda Accord XI is 54 mm longer than Volkswagen Passat B9 (4,971 mm vs 4,917 mm). Honda Accord XI is lighter by 356 kg (1,493 kg vs 1,849 kg). Volkswagen Passat B9 has the bigger boot: 510 l against 473 l. Honda Accord XI is the older design (from 2022); Volkswagen Passat B9 arrived in 2023. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Passat B9 is the pick for family and off-road; the Honda Accord XI is the pick for performance. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Honda Accord XI 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 | B · 502 | B · 575 |
| Power | 44 | 49 |
| Grip | 33 | 46 |
| Handling | 59 | 68 |
| Top speed | 46 | 53 |
| Launch | 42 | 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 XI1.5 VTEC Turbo CVT · petrol · 143 kW (194 PS) 14.88 sat 153 km/h
- 2 Passat B91.5 eHybrid · plug-in hybrid · 150 kW (204 PS) 15.90 sat 141 km/h · +1.02 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 | 1,849 kg4,076 lb | 1,493 kg3,292 lb −356 kg −785 lb −19.3% |
| Boot | 510 l18.0 cu ft | 473 l16.7 cu ft −37 l −1.3 cu ft −7.3% |
| Fuel tank | 45 l11.9 gal US | 56 l14.8 gal US +11 l +2.9 gal US +24.4% |
| 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 B9 | Honda Accord XI | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.5 eHybrid · plug-in hybrid · 150 kW (204 PS) | 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. | 150 kW (204 PS) 201 hp Better | 143 kW (194 PS) 192 hp |
| Power, all versions | 110–150 kW (150–204 PS) 148–201 hp | 143–152 kW (194–207 PS) 192–204 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. | 8.1 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. | 220 km/h 137 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 81 kW/t 99 hp/ton calculated | 96 kW/t 117 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | 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. | 1,849 kg 4,076 lb | 1,493 kg 3,292 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 510 l 18.0 cu ft Better | 473 l 16.7 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 45 l 11.9 gal US | 56 l 14.8 gal US Better |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 7.3 l/100 km 32.2 mpg US |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €1,920/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 767 km 477 mi estimated |
| Electric | ||
| Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. | 20 kWh | No data |
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | 126 km 78 mi | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2024) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): 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.