These 2 auto icons have been competing against one another since the days of bell bottoms. While the Accord has positioned itself as the mid-size automobile for every person, the Passat has moved more towards a high-end automobile (but with a non-luxury automobile price). Volkswagen is presenting an all-new Passat for 2020, improving on the successes of the old version while also upgrading various other places of need. Can the current Accord (which was introduced a couple of years ago) take on the brand-new Passat? Let’s find out.
The ’20 Volkswagen Passat is outfitted with only one powertrain option, a 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder that is mated to a standard 6-speed auto. This pairing generates 174 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, and while the certified facts and figures are not yet known it is expected to get a minimum of 36 miles per gallon on the highway. The Accord begins with a smaller sized 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder and a CVT yet can be updated to a Hybrid or Sport trim. The Sport trim can create up to 252 horsepower and be equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission. It may be quicker yet you shed fuel efficiency, falling to 32mpg on the freeway.
Definitely, style is subjective, but we cannot help but ogle the new Passat. The standard 17-inch alloy wheels and complete LED lights make you take notice this isn’t some boring economy car. Step inside and you’ll immediately observe lots of leg room (back AND front), lots of USB charging ports, available keyless entry with push-button starting, and a 6.3-inch touchscreen stereo. The Honda also features 17-inch wheels and LED lighting, but the outside styling isn’t nearly as crisp. The ‘face’ appears like it has melted and moved down even more than desired and overall, it’s very blob-like. The all-new Passat wins the style section, hands down.
Both automobiles come with remarkable touch screen stereos, however while Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Sirius XM are complementary on the Passat they call for a greater trim level to get them on the Honda. Every ’20 Passat will get a blind-spot monitor, rear traffic alert, front traffic assist with pedestrian monitoring, and autonomous emergency braking. Optional technology features consist of adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and parking steering assist. The Honda does include most of the exact same driver-assist tech with the major distinction being that the Blind Spot Information System and Head-Up Display are available as options that cost more money. Ultimately, whichever automobile you pick will be incredibly safe.
| 2020 Volkswagen Passat | VS. | 2020 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| 2.0L Turbocharged 4-cylinder | Available Engines | 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder (Standard) 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder (Available) 2.0L Hybrid 4-cylinder (Available) |
| 6-speed Automatic | Transmissions | CVT (Standard), eCVT (Hybrid) 6-Speed Manual (Available) 10-Speed Automatic (Available) |
| 174hp / 207 lbs. ft. torque | Horsepower Torque |
192hp / 192 lb-ft. torque (1.5T) 252hp / 273 lb-ft. torque (2.0T) 143hp / 129 lb-ft. torque (Hybrid) |
| DESIGN | ||
| LED headlights LED tail lights, LED DRL |
Exterior Lighting | LED Low-Beam Headlights LED Brake w/ Integrated LED Light Bars LED DRL (Standard) Full LED Headlights, LED Fog lights (Available) |
| 17-inch alloy (Standard) 18, 19-inch aluminum (Available) |
Wheels | 17-inch alloys (Standard) 19-inch alloys (Available) |
| Sunroof (Available) | Sunroof | Moonroof (Available) |
| TECHNOLOGY | ||
| 7-inch touch-screen (Standard) 8-inch touch-screen, NAV (Available) |
Infotainment | 7-inch Color LED screen (Standard) 8-inch touch-screen, Navigation (Available) |
| Standard | Apple CarPlay Android Auto |
Available |
| Rear vision camera (Standard) | Parking Camera | Multi-Angle Rearview Camera (Standard) |
While the new Honda Accord features enjoyable and uncommon alternatives like a standard transmission and even more horsepower, the all-new Volkswagen Passat creeps past it with a much more elegant feel and an outstanding checklist of typical technology. The brand-new Volkswagen Passat wins the mid-size car competition.
Contact Volkswagen of Kearny Mesa online, in-person, or give us a call to schedule a test drive of the admirable 2020 Volkswagen Passat.
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