2009 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |