Honda Accord vs Volkswagen Passat Comparison

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Things we like	Smooth manual gearbox Improved infotainment unit  Robust chassis Read More	Content and solid cabin Standard safety features Spacious second-row Read More
Things we don't like	Interior storage Poor visibility from the cabin Base variants lack a touchscreen Read More	The infotainment system is dated Rivals have better interiors Lethargic automatic transmission Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	Direct Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	11.65:1

Transmission

Gear Box	Variable Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	CVT	Automatic

Performance

Engine Displacement	1498 cc	1968 cc
Power	192 hp	174 hp
Torque	260 Nm	249 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	56 L	70 L
Length	4881 mm	4874 mm
Width	1861 mm	1834 mm
Height	1450 mm	1486 mm
Wheel Base	2829 mm	2794 mm
Front Tread	1600 mm	1577 mm
Rear Tread	1610 mm	1549 mm
No Of Doors	4	4
Kerb Weight	1420 kg	1585 kg
Cargo Volume	--	450 L
Ground Clearance	--	137 mm
Gross Weight	--	2040 kg
Front Headroom	--	973 mm
Front Legroom	--	1077 mm
Rear Headroom	--	960 mm
Rear Legroom	--	993 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	17 Inch
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R17	R17

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.8 m	5.5 m
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Rear Camera	--	Yes

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Security

Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No
Central Locking	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	1.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve with Turbocharger DOHC VTEC 1.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve with Turbocharger DOHC VTEC	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Heated Seats - Front	--	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	--	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	--	Yes
Folding Table Rear	--	No
Keyless Entry	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	No	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rear Spoiler	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Moon Roof	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Sun Roof	--	Optional Optional

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	--
Electric Adjustable Seats	--	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	--	Blind Spot Monitor Blind Spot Monitor

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