By: JDPower.

JDPower. — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:58:51 +0000

After 32 years on the market, the all-new Accord is larger than ever—classified as a Large Car by the EPA in sedan form—and offers more interior space, more horsepower, and more standard features than ever before. The price range for the 2008 model is from about $20,000 to $30,000 and it averages nearly 25 mpg, according to actual owner reports. As far as initial quality and appeal, this coupe ranks above average, according to our research studies. The EX-L Coupe drops the 4-way power front passenger’s seat found on the similarly trimmed Sedan model, but gains 18-inch alloy wheels. The EX-L V-6 Coupe adds the V-6 powerplant. For sportier driving, a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission is available for the EX-L Coupe, and on this model the V-6 engine is tuned to deliver more torque at low- and mid-range speeds for livelier response, Honda says. The redesigned 2008 model is rated a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Accord is also one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in its class according to the EPA, regardless of engine choice, and has one of the few V-6 engines on the market rated to achieve Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) status.
The Volkswagen Passat was the top-ranked model in its class in our firm’s 2008 APEAL Study, which measures customer satisfaction with performance and design attributes. It is also among the most fuel-efficient models in its class, and was the most improved model of all cars surveyed in year-over-year initial quality according to our 2008 Initial Quality Study. The 2008 Passat has a higher price range–from $24,000 to $38,000.Although, the model we test drove was just under $25,000 and also average 25 mpg, according to actual owner reports. On our recent studies, the Passage earns 5 Power Circles for initial quality, which means it ranks among the best and it is nearly among the best in terms of what delights owners about their new vehicles. The Turbo also can be equipped with a traditional 6-speed manual gearbox. In our firm’s reviews, the car impressed many of our associates. One of our associates described it as “Euro Goodness for Less.” The car surprised and delighted. For more information about both of these models, reviews, driving blogs, photos, videos and quality ratings, please visit JDPower.com.

By: soldier.

soldier. — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:52:34 +0000

Honda Accord Coupe is defitily a hotter car.

By: ArKAngeL

ArKAngeL — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:49:58 +0000

Definitely the Honda Accord Coupe, I mean that thing looks like my 2009 Lancer GTS.

By: .

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:40:18 +0000

honda all the way!
itd be a tougher choice if it were a vw gti instead…those are nice cars.
either way, id say go for the accord you surely won’t regret it

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