Honda Accord (1981 – 1985) vs Volkswagen Passat (1981 – 1988): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat is the more powerful of the two, with up to 115 hp against 97 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 11.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 184 km/h against 174 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. At 4,529 mm, the Volkswagen Passat is 120 mm longer than the Honda Accord.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord
1981 – 1985
|
Volkswagen
Passat
1981 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1985 | 1981 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 97 hp | 54 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 140 Nm | 100 – 165 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 – 16.3 s | 10.5 – 20.3 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 174 km/h | 140 – 184 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 9.1 L/100 km | 6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,409 mm | 4,529 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,374 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 – 2,451 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 930 – 985 kg | 940 – 1,074 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.