These days, power, efficiency and savviness don’t have to be exclusive to different vehicles – in fact, many of the models on today’s American market are able to provide all of these values and more. That’s why sedans like the new 2019 Volkswagen Passat and 2019 Honda Accord are iconic in the eyes of so many drivers; not only are they beautiful and downright stunning to look at, but the feel of adrenaline, connectivity and precision are often too good to pass up. It’s because of this that both models are bona fide market superstars, but which one is best suited for you?
Our Boucher VW of Racine sales team has done some research on the Passat and Accord models to help you answer that question – join us below in figuring out which of these two industry flagbearers does a better job in the areas that mean most to you.
2019 Volkswagen Passat |
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2019 Honda Accord |
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$25,295 |
Starting MSRP | $23,720 |
2.0-liter turbocharged Inline 4 / Up to 174 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque |
Base Engine / Horsepower and Torque Output | 1.5-liter Inline 4 / 192 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque |
Up to 25 miles per gallon city / 36 miles per gallon highway | City and Highway Fuel Economy Ratings | 30 miles per gallon city / 38 miles per gallon highway |
Up to 666 miles | Maximum Highway Driving Range | 562 miles |
The Passat and Accord have grown to be favorites because of each of the fields you see above – both can offer equivalent levels of power and fuel economy, though the fact that you can travel over 100 miles further on a full Passat tank can’t be understated. That’s not all the Passat offers as an advantage over its Honda counterpart, however – you'll also have a Fender™ Premium Audio System, hands-free Easy Open Trunk, and much more to add to your entertainment and convenience desires. Plus, with the VW Car-Net app, you can keep tabs on vehicle diagnostics in ways that the Accord simply can’t match, making the choice an easy one.
Feel free to give Boucher VW of Racine a call today if you’d like to learn more about the 2019 Passat and its capabilities, Our friendly, knowledgeable and hard-working sales team is always happy to help you find your new dream car!