2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (335 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Passat | Accord Crosstour |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 344 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |