Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat and Honda Accord have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Passat torque is 20 NM less than Honda Accord. Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord 2003 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Accord 2003 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 603 litres | 576 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1657 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 27 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Accord, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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