2021 Honda Accord vs 2021 Volkswagen Passat

2021 Honda Accord

#1 in Large Cars

2021 Volkswagen Passat

#14 in Mid-Size Cars

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EX Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accord Hybrid EX Sedan	48	48	$28,616	$30,520
Accord Hybrid EX-L Sedan	48	48	$30,834	$32,890
Accord Hybrid Sedan	48	48	$25,329	$26,570
Accord Hybrid Touring Sedan	44	41	$33,594	$36,440
Accord Sedan EX-L 1.5T CVT	30	38	$29,336	$31,290
Accord Sedan LX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$23,807	$24,970
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T CVT	29	35	$25,724	$27,430
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$30,104	$32,110
Accord Sedan Sport SE 1.5T CVT	29	35	$27,118	$28,920
Accord Sedan Touring 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$34,017	$36,900

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2.0T R-Line Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Passat 2.0T R-Line Automatic	24	36	$28,765	$29,995
Passat 2.0T S Automatic	24	36	$23,011	$23,995
Passat 2.0T SE Automatic	24	36	$25,888	$26,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,616

$28,765

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,520

$29,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$509 / month

$500 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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5.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

More tech this year makes the 2021 Honda Accord a compelling buy, but the options can rack up.

The 2021 Volkswagen Passat base model offers good value at a time when new car prices are spiking.

TCC Likes

Punchy turbo engines
Spacious interior
Stylish bod

Value
Trunk space
Standard safety features

TCC Dislikes

More expensive this year
Big wheels dent fuel economy—a lot
Big wheels also ride stiffly

Balky 6-speed
Small touchscreen
Interior storage spaces

Fuel Economy

City

48 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

48 mpg

36 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)

56.5

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)

196.1

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)

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)

38.2

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)

3375

3314

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

3.6

6.4

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

2021 Honda Accord

2021 Accord is on sale
Lease: From $239/mo.
Rebates: Up to $1,000 off (hybrid)
Finance: From 1.9% APR

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2021 Volkswagen Passat

2021 VW Passat has hidden discounts
Leases: From $199 per month for 39 months
Rebates: Up to $1,250 in unadvertised savings
Finance: From 0% APR for 60 months

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