Acura ILX vs Volkswagen Passat
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2022 Volkswagen Passat
Overview
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Volkswagen PassatSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | SE |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2022 | 2022 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Volkswagen PassatSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,300 (best) | $27,575 |
| Lowest listing price | $13,901 | $8,520 (best) |
| Median listing price | $22,967 | $15,493 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $26,500 | $18,500 (best) |
| For sale now | 7 (best) | 6 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Volkswagen PassatSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 34 MPG | 36 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 18.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Volkswagen PassatSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp (best) | 174 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 206 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Volkswagen PassatSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.4 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 948 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,095 lbs (best) | 3,314 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.4 in (best) |
| Length | 182.2 in | 193.6 in (best) |
| Width | 70.6 in | 72.6 in (best) |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Volkswagen PassatSE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura ILX | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $27,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $27,575 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $29,300 MSRP | R-Line $29,575 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $31,300 MSRP | Limited Edition $30,575 MSRP |
| 4 | Base $33,200 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Acura ILX vs Volkswagen Passat FAQ
- Which is better: 2022 Acura ILX or 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2022 Acura ILX vs 2022 Volkswagen Passat on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2022 Acura ILX or 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2022 Acura ILX starts lower at $27,300. Live Acura ILX listings start at $13,901. Live Volkswagen Passat listings start at $8,520.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2022 Acura ILX or 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
- The 2022 Acura ILX leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,300).
- Which has better horsepower: 2022 Acura ILX or 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
- The 2022 Acura ILX leads on horsepower in this comparison (201).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2022 Acura ILX vs 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura ILX (5/5 NHTSA overall); Volkswagen Passat (4/5 NHTSA overall).