2007 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 427 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey 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, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (326 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Odyssey | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1563 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4769 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2712 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
