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The Passat is known as the luxury icon. It has style and makes one feel proud that they are driving one of the best cars in the world. It has tuned engine which is top-notch from Volkswagen. German invasion begins with the Passat in line. It was the first car from Volkswagen which has invaded Indian soil. The Japanese are present to attack with their business class vehicle, the Honda Accord. The Accord V6 is still in the queue as it awaits its turn to take other Germans.

This accord is the regular one which has been described in past comparisons. Well the Japanese are heading to attack the mighty power. The Passat is one of the best vehicles to drive but its sort of underpowered when it comes to speed and engine feel.

	Honda New Accord 2.4 Inspire A/T	Volkswagen Passat Highline DSG S
Engine
Engine Type	In-Line Engine	In-Line Engine
Engine Description	2.4L 178bhp i-VTEC	2.0L 140bhp 4 cyl. TDI
Engine Displacement (cc)	2,354	1968
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Maximum Power	180 @ 6,500 (PS@rpm)	140 @ 4,000 (PS@rpm)
Maximum Torque	22.6 @ 6,500 (kgm@rpm)	36.6 @ 1,750-2,500 (kgm@rpm)
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection)	Direct Injection
Bore x Stroke	NA	81 x 95.5 mm
Compression Ratio	NA	18.5:1
Turbo Charger	No	Yes
Super Charger	No	No
Transmission		NA
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
Synchronizers	Reverse only	NA
Suspension System
Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer	McPherson spring strut front axle
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link with Coil Spring and Stabilizer	4-link rear axle
Steering
Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	NA
Steering Gear Type	Hydraulic Assisted Rack and Pinion	Electronic Assisted Rack and Pinion
Turning Radius (wheel base)	5.6 m	5.7 m
Brake System
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Performance
Top Speed	NA	206 kmph
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)	NA	9.8 seconds
Fuel
Mileage-City (kmpl)	7.6	11.6
Mileage-Highway (kmpl)	9.8	14.3
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (liters)	70	70
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro IV	Euro IV
Tires
Tire Size	215/60 R16	215/55 R16
Tire Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	16 inches	16 inches
Other Specifications
Seating Capacity	5	5
No of Doors	4	4
General Car Details
Country of Assembly	India	NA
Country of Manufacture	Japan	NA
Introduction Date	13-May-08	5-Sep-07
Warranty Time	2 years	NA
Warranty Distance	80,000 Kms	NA

Interiors and looks

The Passat feels very spacious and has room for all. You can glide inside the Passat as it has a very spacious cabin. The Accord on the other side is roomy too. German engineering can be seen in the interiors of the Passat. Every function is carved with precision. You can get minute detail from every feature listed in the interior section of the vehicle.

The Accord on the other hand has everything. In comparison with the Passat the Accord doesn’t seem to be perfect. Every feature is available to the driver but its presence and location is not perfect. In short it looks disorganized and scattered when it comes to locating buttons. Lot of leg room is presents in both vehicles.

Handling and feel
The Passat handles like butter, Volkswagen have improved handling of the car. It has reduced air flow and drag. It maintains a certain control when the car is running at high speed. Not to forget a lot of electronics are involved in making the Passat. Stability and turning radius of the Passat are superb. You can corner the Passat as traction control help in maneuvering the car. The Accord on the other hand feels bright and easy to maneuver. It has traction control too which steers the car in the right direction. Certain features of the Accord are worth praising and one of them is the handling at higher speeds.

Engine feel
The Passat feels underpowered in front of the Honda Accord. The Accord has a 178bhp engine compared to the 147bhp of the Passat. The difference can be noted immediately after you step on the accelerator. The need of power can arise when you are in hurry or need the car for long distance traveling. The Passat is highly priced too, apart from looks the car is not that great. It will provide one of the best driving experiences but it lacks speed. The Accord on the other hand is fast as hummingbird. It will flap its wings 100s of times under a second.

Time to go to the ATM
The Accord does not have publicity as the Passat does. But when it comes to speed pop the hood of the Accord and you will find the best engine produced. The Accord is the preferred car in comparison with the Volkswagen Passat.