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Honda Accord vs. Toyota Camry vs. Volkswagen Passat

1838 messages,  Last post on Apr 26, 2010 at 5:30 PM

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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Passat, Sedan

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#1834 of 1838 Re: Camry vs. Accord (I know...) [bvdj84] by es8360

Apr 20, 2010 (1:16 am)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Mar 12, 2009 8:10 am)
Hi I was reading your questions, and I felt like giving you my two cents. We have an 08 accord with 20000 miles and an 06 passat with 60000. I prefer the VW Passat by a long shot. It's solid, fast, stable, and fun in the twisties. The interior quality of the passat also feels better, and not barely a squeak. In comparison our accords engine is noisy, smooth, but noisy, rougher ride, imperfections in the road cause rattles in the interior, interior quality is nice but the VW's is better. Just feels tinny in comparion. Drives nice enough, but the VW's engine is smoother (2.0t) and stronger in all situations ....I would go with the VW all the way. the driving experience is just that much more rewarding. and right now they have the carefree maintenance. I've been thinking of getting rid of my accord and getting another passat or a CC. The VW's feel like solid cars, while the accord feels like a souless appliance with less comfort than the passat. the accord does have a bit more room, in case that's a concern.

#1835 of 1838 Re: Camry vs. Accord (I know...) [es8360] by bvdj84

Apr 20, 2010 (6:52 am)

Replying to: es8360 (Apr 20, 2010 1:16 am)
The VW Passat is a very nice car. It performs very well. The fun factor is much higher than that of an Accord. VW has always aimed at more performance, rather Accord seems more on the practical side. I did almost lease an 08 Passat. It was a very cool blue color, however I just did not like the harsh black interior. The seats were weird looking. Just didn't seem as inviting. Almost didn't look like it went well with the very classy looking exterior.
 
 I love VW, I also have an 08 Jetta and it is so much fun!
 
  The VW CC interior is MUCH better than the regular passat's interior. But lacks a rear middle seat which is removed for overall appeal and concept. I need a middle seat occasionally.
 
  Soon, I will be looking at the Accord, TSX and perhaps the new CC.
 
Honda really needs to add more fun to the Accord, because when compared to other cars now in its class, it is falling a bit behind. If Honda used the coupe concept for the sedan, then it would work out better. Look and appeal better.

#1836 of 1838 Price difference by imscf

Apr 26, 2010 (5:30 pm)

I believe that there is about a 5K difference in price between the Accord and the Passat, similarly equipped-- Passat the more expensive to buy and to insure.

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