The 2021 Volkswagen Passat has carved a niche for itself in the sedan market. The vehicle has an excellent blend of exterior design, performance, and features. However, the 2021 Honda Civic Sedan is another vehicle that has gained a lot of popularity among buyers. Therefore, if you wish to know which sedan is the better of the two, we at Dirito Brothers Volkswagen in Walnut Creek, CA, have this comparison page for you to check out!
2021 Volkswagen Passat |
Vs |
2021 Honda Civic Sedan |
$23,995 |
Starting MSRP |
$21,250 |
2.0-L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder TSI® |
Engine Specifications |
1.5-L 4-Cylinder |
S, SE, R-Line |
Trim Levels |
LX, EX, Sport, Touring |
174 hp |
Horsepower |
158 hp |
It is pretty clear from the above table that the 2021 Volkswagen Passat holds some significant advantages over the 2021 Honda Civic Sedan. While the starting MSRP for the Passat is slightly higher than that of the Civic Sedan, the extra cash is well worth spending as the Volkswagen Passat has more to offer in terms of performance.
The 2021 Volkswagen Passat comes with a 2.0-liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder TSI® engine that generates 174 horsepower and 206 pound-feet of torque, while the 2021 Honda Civic Sedan is equipped with a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque. Hence, if you are looking for a sedan that has better acceleration and will perform better in off-roading conditions, the 2021 Volkswagen Passat should be the obvious choice between the two sedans.
As far as technology integration is concerned, both sedans are quite well-equipped with state-of-the-art features, such as Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®, mapping and navigation systems, etc. However, in terms of safety, the 2021 Volkswagen Passat comes with impressive features like Intelligent Crash Response System, Automatic Post-Collision Braking Systems, Rear View Camera, and much more.
Therefore, while the 2021 Honda Civic Sedan is undoubtedly a great sedan, our vote goes to the 2021 Volkswagen Passat for having better performance and safety features.