Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Passat

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Accord and Volkswagen Passat contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda Accord and the Volkswagen Passat.

When we compare the Honda Accord's and the Volkswagen Passat's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Volkswagen Passat has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord's and the Volkswagen Passat's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord is a better car than the Volkswagen Passat.

Pricing: A used 2022 Honda Accord ranges from $23,725 to $31,997 while a used 2022 Volkswagen Passat is priced between $17,888 to $26,226.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Accord loses 31.5 percent of its value and the Volkswagen Passat loses 43.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 11.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volkswagen Passat.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Accord is 9.3 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Passat's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Volkswagen Passat being ranked 8 out of 13.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Accord is 9.3 out of 10. For the Volkswagen Passat the reliability rating is 7.9 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 Honda Accord’s base engine makes 192 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Passat base engine makes 174 horsepower. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. The Passat is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 666 miles.This gives the Honda Accord the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volkswagen Passat the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Honda Accord has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volkswagen Passat has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Accord has higher safety ratings than the Volkswagen Passat, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.86 out of 5 Stars.