1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1996 Honda Accord
When comparing the 1996 Volkswagen Passat's and the 1996 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, The 1996 Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat's and the 1996 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 1996 Honda Accord is a better car than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1996 Honda Accord Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat loses 48 percent of its value and the 1996 Honda Accord loses 39 percent of its value. This means the 1996 Honda Accord retains 9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1996 Honda Accord Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 8.0 out of 10 while the Honda Accord's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Passat being ranked 9 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13.
1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1996 Honda Accord Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 7.7 out of 10. For the Honda Accord the reliability rating is 9.2 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord an advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Passat.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat’s base engine makes 115 horsepower, and the 1996 Honda Accord base engine makes 130 horsepower. The Passat is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. This gives the 1996 Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 1996 Volkswagen Passat. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 1996 Honda Accord has higher safety ratings than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.77 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.479679
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1979 - 7998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.389899
Volkswagen Passat Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.048 / 10
Reliability:
7.704001 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.093944 / 10
Reliability:
9.181833 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Passat Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 13Honda Accord Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
11 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1996 Volkswagen Passat Trim Levels
GLS, GLX V6, TDi
1996 Honda Accord Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.77 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
122 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
130 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
139 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
374 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2890 lbs
Width:
67.5 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
181.5 inches
Wheelbase:
103.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2855 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
185.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available