2020 Honda Accord vs 2020 Volkswagen Passat

2020 Honda Accord

2020 Volkswagen Passat

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EX Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accord Hybrid EX Sedan	48	47	$27,137	$29,670
Accord Hybrid EX-L Sedan	48	47	$29,417	$32,170
Accord Hybrid Sedan	48	47	$23,671	$25,870
Accord Hybrid Touring Sedan	48	47	$32,399	$35,440
Accord Sedan EX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$25,677	$28,070
Accord Sedan EX-L 1.5T CVT	30	38	$27,957	$30,570
Accord Sedan EX-L 2.0T Automatic	23	34	$29,782	$32,570
Accord Sedan LX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$22,211	$24,270
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T CVT	29	35	$24,683	$26,980
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T Manual	26	35	$24,683	$26,980
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$28,815	$31,510
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Manual	22	32	$28,815	$31,510
Accord Sedan Touring 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$33,275	$36,400

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2.0T R-Line Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Passat 2.0T R-Line Automatic	23	34	$27,471	$28,645
Passat 2.0T S Automatic	23	34	$22,052	$22,995
Passat 2.0T SE Automatic	23	34	$24,786	$25,845
Passat 2.0T SEL Automatic	23	34	$29,820	$31,095

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,137

$27,471

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,670

$28,645

Monthly Payment Estimate

$495 / month

$477 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Honda Accord is one of the best sedans available, a must-drive for any shopper.

The 2020 VW Passat’s new-look exterior comes for free; it’s the same price or less than the outgoing version.

TCC Likes

Good value
Good looks
Good fuel economy

Good base price
Standard active safety features
Good looks outside

TCC Dislikes

Base touchscreen lacking
19-inch wheels can spoil the ride
Some turbo lag

Clunky 6-speed automatic
Top trims aren’t impressive
Outdated touchscreen already

Fuel Economy

City

48 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

47 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

42.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.7

102

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

40.4

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

37.5

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

56.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

110.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.3

72.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

192.2

193.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.7

15.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.8

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

36.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P235/40HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P235/40HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3373

3325

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 3500

206 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

212 @ 6200

174 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.45 - 2.45

4.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.88

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

8.40

3.19

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.51

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Accord Hybrid

Volkswagen Passat

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.8

6.6

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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