Honda Accord 3 Doors (1976 – 1981) vs Volkswagen Passat Variant (1974 – 1981): specs compared

The Volkswagen Passat Variant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 85 hp against 80 hp. The Honda Accord 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.0 s against 14.0 s. The Volkswagen Passat Variant has the higher top speed: 170 km/h against 164 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. The Honda Accord 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 890 kg against 945 kg. At 4,440 mm, the Volkswagen Passat Variant is 315 mm longer than the Honda Accord 3 Doors. The Honda Accord 3 Doors dates from 1976 – 1981, the Volkswagen Passat Variant from 1974 – 1981.

Honda Accord 3 Doors Honda Accord 3 Doors 1976 – 1981 Volkswagen Passat Variant Volkswagen Passat Variant 1974 – 1981
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 1976 – 1981 1974 – 1981
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback Variant · Estate / wagon
Variants 2 4
Fuel Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 80 hp 54 – 86 hp
Torque 127 Nm 88 – 127 Nm
0–100 km/h 13.0 – 15.0 s 14.0 – 20.5 s
Top speed 159 – 164 km/h 143 – 170 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 7.3 – 8.9 L/100 km 6.7 – 9.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,125 mm 4,440 mm
Width 1,621 mm 1,679 – 1,680 mm
Height 1,336 mm 1,379 – 1,380 mm
Wheelbase 2,380 mm 2,550 mm
Curb weight 890 kg 945 – 980 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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