Honda Accord CV vs Volkswagen Passat B8: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Honda · 2017–2022
Accord CV
- Power
- 141 kW192 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,428 kg
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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 CV 0 Passat B8 3
- Family Passat B8 Boot: 586 l vs 472 l
- City Passat B8 Length: 4,767 mm vs 4,879 mm; Width: 1,832 mm vs 1,862 mm
- Performance Passat B8 Power per tonne: 103 kW/t vs 99 kW/t
- 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 141 kW (192 PS) for Honda Accord CV. Honda Accord CV is 112 mm longer than Volkswagen Passat B8 (4,879 mm vs 4,767 mm). Honda Accord CV is lighter by 293 kg (1,428 kg vs 1,721 kg). Volkswagen Passat B8 has the bigger boot: 586 l against 472 l. Volkswagen Passat B8 is the older design (from 2014); Honda Accord CV arrived in 2017. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Passat B8 is the pick for family, city and performance. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Honda Accord CV 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 | Accord CV | Passat B8 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | B · 577 | B · 576 |
| Power | 50 | 51 |
| Grip | 47 | 43 |
| Handling | 69 | 63 |
| Top speed | 52 | 54 |
| Launch | 49 | 55 |
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 Passat B82.0 TDI · diesel · 177 kW (241 PS) 14.25 sat 166 km/h
- 2 Accord CV1.5 · 141 kW (192 PS) 15.02 sat 150 km/h · +0.77 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Accord CV | Passat B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,879 mm192.1 in | 4,767 mm187.7 in −112 mm −4.4 in −2.3% |
| Width | 1,862 mm73.3 in | 1,832 mm72.1 in −30 mm −1.2 in −1.6% |
| Height | 1,450 mm57.1 in | 1,456 mm57.3 in +6 mm +0.2 in +0.4% |
| Kerb weight | 1,428 kg3,148 lb | 1,721 kg3,794 lb +293 kg +646 lb +20.5% |
| Boot | 472 l16.7 cu ft | 586 l20.7 cu ft † +114 l +4.0 cu ft +24.2% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Yes |
Difference vs Accord CV (±). 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 CV | Volkswagen Passat B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.5 · 141 kW (192 PS) | 2.0 TDI · diesel · 177 kW (241 PS) |
| Production years | 2017–2022 | 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. | 141 kW (192 PS) 189 hp | 177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 141–185 kW (192–252 PS) 189–248 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. | 260 Nm 192 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 | 99 kW/t 120 hp/ton calculated | 103 kW/t 125 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,500 cc 1.5 l | 1,968 cc 2.0 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 7-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,879 mm 192.1 in | 4,767 mm 187.7 in |
| Width | 1,862 mm 73.3 in | 1,832 mm 72.1 in |
| Height | 1,450 mm 57.1 in | 1,456 mm 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm 111.4 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,428 kg 3,148 lb Better | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 472 l 16.7 cu ft | 586 l 20.7 cu ft † Better |
| 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 (2): Body, 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.