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Honda e:Ny1 vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda e:Ny1 or VW Passat?

Honda e:Ny1 vs VW Passat: Key differences

Honda e:Ny1

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

e:Ny1

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Honda e:Ny1 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,042 £.

As for electric range, the Honda e:Ny1 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 412 km, about 277 km more than the VW Passat.

Passat

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Passat offers noticeably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Honda e:Ny1 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

e:Ny1

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is marginally lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,730 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers considerably more boot space – 690 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 329 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries markedly more – 577 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 227 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat holds a slight edge in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 km
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Reviews Honda e:Ny1

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Yvissa
18 Mar 2026, 18:52:54

Good car, good power, but average range and it lacks a trip planner. Still, it’s not too much of a problem.

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 36,000 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
412 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,730 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
344 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,387 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,584 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,136 - 1,176 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Honda
Brand
VW
Is the Honda e:Ny1 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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