Honda Accord vs Volkswagen Passat (2022)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$955

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Accord LX FWD vs Passat SE FWD
Measure	Accord	Passat	Winner
MSRP + destination	$27,615	$28,570	Accord
Horsepower	192 hp	174 hp	Accord
Torque	192 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	Passat
MPG combined	33 mpg	28 mpg	Accord
Cargo, max	16.7 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	Accord
Cargo, seats up	16.7 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	Accord
Rear legroom	40.4 in	39.1 in	Accord
Front legroom	42.3 in	42.4 in	About the same
Length	192.1 in to 196.1 in	193.6 in	N/A
Width	75.2 in	72.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,150 lb	3,369 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,000 lb	1,000 lb	About the same
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.7 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.2 s estimate	8.2 s estimate	Accord
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	Passat

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Accord LX FWD $26,520	Passat SE FWD $27,575	$1,055
Passat SE FWD $27,575	Accord Hybrid FWD $27,720	$145

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Accord costs $2,202 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Accord wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.