2021 Honda Accord Hybrid vs 2021 Volkswagen Passat
Overview | |
MSRP$23,995 | MSRP$26,570 |
Average price$24,264 | Average price |
Listings96 | Listings0 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
2021 Volkswagen Passat Reviews SummaryIn 2011, when a Volkswagen Passat was launched customized for the North American market, VW thought the sedan was the key to domination. The Honda Accord and Toyota Camry were still the default mid-size sedan choice for most buyers at that time, after all, particularly in the U.S. where mid-size cars were much more strongly preferred. A lot has changed since then: SUVs are surging in popularity, and a diesel-emissions scandal has forced VW to focus more on electric cars. With the flashier Arteon now in the lineup, however, the Passat has been repositioned as VW's value-focused midsize sedan. Both the Passat and the Arteon are nearing the end of their lives here in Canada as they’ll be discontinued at the end of the 2022 model year. The Passat got a significant update for the 2020 model year, so changes for 2021 are fairly limited. The previously available Comfortline trim level is gone, leaving just the Highline and Execline models. Adaptive cruise control is now standard. Our test car was a U.S.-spec SE model, the closest Canadian equivalent of which would be the Highline, though some equipment varies. | |
2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Reviews SummaryMidsize sedan buyers have never had it better. Across the boad, in one way or another, nearly every model is worthy of your consideration. But the 2021 Honda Accord is a standard-bearer in the segment, the car to beat in most respects. This year, Honda updates the 2021 Accord with a handful of changes intended to keep it at the top of its class and puts more emphasis on the hybrid version of the car, which is the subject of this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 212 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower212 hp @ 6200 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.3 kWh |
MPG City24 | MPG City48 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway48 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 212 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower212 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.3 kWh |
MPG City24 | MPG City48 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway48 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3314 lbs | Curb Weight3326 lbs |
Height58.7 in | Height57.1 in |
Length193.6 in | Length196.1 in |
Width72.6 in | Width73.3 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload948 lbs | Maximum Payload1193 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,995 | $26,570 |
Average price | $24,264 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | In 2011, when a Volkswagen Passat was launched customized for the North American market, VW thought the sedan was the key to domination. The Honda Accord and Toyota Camry were still the default mid-size sedan choice for most buyers at that time, after all, particularly in the U.S. where mid-size cars were much more strongly preferred. A lot has changed since then: SUVs are surging in popularity, and a diesel-emissions scandal has forced VW to focus more on electric cars. With the flashier Arteon now in the lineup, however, the Passat has been repositioned as VW's value-focused midsize sedan. Both the Passat and the Arteon are nearing the end of their lives here in Canada as they’ll be discontinued at the end of the 2022 model year. The Passat got a significant update for the 2020 model year, so changes for 2021 are fairly limited. The previously available Comfortline trim level is gone, leaving just the Highline and Execline models. Adaptive cruise control is now standard. Our test car was a U.S.-spec SE model, the closest Canadian equivalent of which would be the Highline, though some equipment varies. | Midsize sedan buyers have never had it better. Across the boad, in one way or another, nearly every model is worthy of your consideration. But the 2021 Honda Accord is a standard-bearer in the segment, the car to beat in most respects. This year, Honda updates the 2021 Accord with a handful of changes intended to keep it at the top of its class and puts more emphasis on the hybrid version of the car, which is the subject of this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 212 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm | 212 hp @ 6200 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.3 kWh | |
MPG City | 24 | 48 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 48 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 212 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm | 212 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.3 kWh | |
MPG City | 24 | 48 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 48 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3314 lbs | 3326 lbs |
Height | 58.7 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 196.1 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 73.3 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 948 lbs | 1193 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
2021 Volkswagen Passat for Sale
2021 Volkswagen Passat for Sale
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