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Honda Accord (2012) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Honda Accord and 2008 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2012 Honda Accord and 2008 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Honda Accord Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,799 mm 2,710 mm 0 mm
Length 4,930 mm 4,780 mm 0 mm
Width 1,847 mm 1,821 mm 0 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,612 kg 1,622 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 70 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 975 mm -974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,478 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,438 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,080 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 978 mm 960 mm 18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,433 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,379 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 945 mm 958 mm -13 mm
Total Legroom 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 396 L 402 L -6 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Accord

2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Compared to any midsize sedan, the Accord Coupe's rear seat is tight and difficult to get into and out of. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself, but with only an inch between my scalp and the rear window and about the same between my knees and the front seat back. The rear seat is only in the "whys" here because it's being compared to the rear seats in other coupes, including the Hyundai's, and these are even tighter. Same story with cargo capacity. The Accord Coupe's 13.7 cubic-foot trunk would be marginally competitive in a midsize sedan, but it compares very well to those in other coupes. The Genesis Coupe checks in at 10.0. see full Honda Accord review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Accord

2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review
2011 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Many reviews online state how comforable the seats are in the Accord, I cannot agree with them. I have owned a 2013 Altima as well and it is much more comfortable, but that car has a stability problem on the highway. see full Honda Accord review
2013 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4
CVT FWD
Front headrests are inclined too far forward, making the seats very uncomfortable for shorter drivers. Drivers taller than 6'3" won't have a problem. But as a shorter driver, the uncomfortable seats have caused extreme upper back pain. see full Honda Accord review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat

2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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