The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180 (11 - 15)
€ 43,200
€ 31,200
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.7
72.4
80.3
71.7 in
Width
72.4 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
106.8
187.8
106.5
186
187.8 in
Length
186 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3657 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.66 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
B7
Generation
CU1/CW1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
178 hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
42 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
32 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
454 mi
Range
721 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
721 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Environmental Impact
176.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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