Volkswagen Passat vs Honda Accord: The Sedan Face-Off

Few days from now, VW Passat will bless the Philippines market, and plans to give a tough competition to the existing sedan players. Let's see if the ruling Honda Accord position will get affected with this newbie in the auto world.

Thinking of buying a Sedan? God save you. With a market like Philippines, where car makers every now and then launch new vehicles, a decision so important becomes harder like a long row to hoe. We sympathize with all the buyers and can understand that those long pile of brochures do nothing but confuse you further. Well, today we decided to help you out, and we picked two of the most suited cars that go well with the premium sedan segment.

Volkswagen Passat and Honda Accord are our pick of the day. Well yes, Passat you read it right, it’s here in Philippines, VW is already with its new premium sedan. The company plans to launch the same on October 21st, not that far away, so let’s quickly see what the two hold and what they miss. This short but useful analysis will surely help you cleaning up your mind and come out with a clearer choice.

Engine 

Passat is powered with a 2.0-litre TSI engine, where else Accord is currently available in two engine options of which the base level is a bit low key but nears Passat's displacement. Where else, the 3.5L Accord engine showcases better performance figures and gives competition to that of Passat's. Below we provide you detailed view of their efficiency –

Exterior

Accord is a car built to light up your passion and zest for life, on the other hand, Passat makers claim it to be built for the top-notch business class car. The end result, well both stand out at their respective places and add class to you personality.

Not much difference, huh. So if you are into looks, both will please you more or less to the same level.

Interior

Where the main crux lies, in the interior space for sure. Now after the confusing exteriors, let's see if the interiors can help us find which one surpasses the other.

A look at the above spec sheet clearly shows that the 2015 Passat is a bit better and will provide you with better comfort and hi-tech features.

Safety

Both Honda and Volkswagen are renowned automakers, and thus would never compromise on their passengers’ safety. Below you will get an idea as to how serious and crucial this factor is in a car.

Huh, once again it seems VW Passat has champed the safety race. The Passat earns some of the best crash-test scores in the family-sedan segment, and it's gradually improving the availability of some new safety technology, but that doesn't make Accord any less of a safer car.

Conclusion

Drawing a conclusion is never a simple task, especially with cars like Honda Accord and Volkswagen Passat. But seeing the above spec sheet one could easily conclude that both the cars stand at a more or less same position. One is a star performer in engine and performance while other displays a long array of safety and interior features. Choice depends upon particular preferences of user and their taste for Japanese and German machines. Now you have to prioritize your needs and choose that best suits your aspirations and dreams.