2016 Volkswagen Passat vs 2016 Honda Accord

When you're choosing a new sedan, it’s important to consider what features are most important to your driving experience. Do you need a roomy back seat? Are you looking for high-tech safety features? Whatever you're looking for, we are here to help. Today, we're comparing the 2016 Volkswagen Passat and 2016 Honda Accord to help you choose the midsize sedan that best fits your daily driving needs and personal preferences for style and convenience.
In each of these vehicles, you will find comfortable seating for up to five passengers, and almost 16 cubic feet of cargo room in the trunk. The slightly wider wheelbase on the 2016 Passat means that there's just slightly more shoulder, head, and legroom in the rear seats for passengers comfort.
Both vehicles come with a standard inline-four-cylinder engine, and the Accord has slightly more horsepower than the Passat. However, when it comes to quick acceleration and that fun-to-drive aspect that comes from torque, the Passat comes out ahead with 184 lb-ft of torque.