Compare 2021 Honda Accord vs 2021 Volkswagen Passat vs 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

2021 Honda Accord
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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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2.0T S 4MOTION
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Tiguan 2.0T S 4MOTION 21 27 $25,482 $26,545
Tiguan 2.0T S FWD 23 29 $24,235 $25,245
Tiguan 2.0T SE 4MOTION 21 27 $27,547 $28,695
Tiguan 2.0T SE FWD 23 29 $26,299 $27,395
Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black 4MOTION 21 27 $30,619 $31,895
Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black FWD 23 29 $29,371 $30,595
Tiguan 2.0T SEL 4MOTION 21 27 $32,492 $33,845
Tiguan 2.0T SEL FWD 23 29 $31,243 $32,545
Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 21 27 $37,531 $39,095
Pricing
Invoice Price
$28,616
$28,765
$25,482
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$30,520
$29,995
$26,545
Monthly Payment Estimate
$509 / month
$500 / month
$442 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
5.7
6.2
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. The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan compact crossover is spacious and comfortable, and also the league-leader in modesty,
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Fuel Economy
City
48 mpg 24 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
48 mpg 36 mpg 27 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Cars Midsize Cars Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3 42.4 40.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.7 102 101.1
Front Hip Room (in)
55.3 - -
Second Leg Room (in)
40.4 39.1 38.7
Front Head Room (in)
37.5 38.3 39.6
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
55 - -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.3 56.9 57
Second Head Room (in)
37.2 37.8 38.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.5 57 55.8
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.4 61 61.8
Wheelbase (in)
111.4 110.4 109.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.3 72.2 72.4
Track Width, Front (in)
63 62.1 62.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.8 5.4 7.9
Length, Overall (in)
196.1 193.6 185.1
Height, Overall (in)
57.1 58 66.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.7 15.9 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
- - 37.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
- - 73.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
- - 37.6
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 10.7 11.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3 12.3 13.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.8 18.5 15.9
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.2 36.4 37.7
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P235/40HR19 P215/65HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P235/40HR19 P215/65HR17
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3375 3314 3825
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 19 X 8 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 19 X 8 17 X 7
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
129 @ 3500 206 @ 1700 221 @ 1600
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 2.0 L/121 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
212 @ 6200 174 @ 5200 184 @ 4360
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
48 28 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
48 36 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
48 24 21
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.45 - 2.45 4.46 5.59
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.42 3.88 3.33
Trans Type
1 6 8
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
8.40 3.19 3.99
Trans Order Code
NA P6 VJ
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.14 1.43
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67 1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.56 1.95
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.85 1.21
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- 2.51 3.14
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- - 0.67
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- - 0.81
Summary
Vehicle Name
Honda Accord Hybrid Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Tiguan
Body Style
Sedan Sedan 4MOTION
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
3.6 6.4 7.4
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 1000 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 1000 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 100 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 100 150
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- - 1500
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - 360
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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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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2021 Honda Accord
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  • Finance: From 1.9% APR
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2021 Volkswagen Passat
  • 2022 VW Passat is the final model year; 2021s sold out
  • Leases: From $299 per month for 36 months
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  • Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • Refreshed 2022 Tiguan is here; 2021s sold out
  • Leases: From $369 per month for 39 months
  • Rebates: Special offers for military, first responders, and grads
  • Financing: No special offers, which is unusual

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