Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Honda Accord 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 6 HP less power than Honda Accord, but torque is 8 NM more than Honda Accord. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | Used also on Honda CR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Passat engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine Honda Accord 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors. Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda Accord 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 467 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 98 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below 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 (€): | 2000 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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