Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6vsHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat (B5.5)

2.8 30V V6

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2005
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Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S

  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    459 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
722km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,665mm184in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
400L
459L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-SPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V66,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
30.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 has 3 hp more than Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
1,390 kg
3,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
238 km/h
148 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V67.8 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
574 km
357 mi
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
722 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
574 km
357 mi
722 km
449 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 148 km (92 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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