Which Honda Is The Best: Civic or Accord?

Honda makes some of the most reliable, safe, and fun-to-drive sedans in the world. Some of the most popular Honda vehicles are the Honda Civic and the Honda Accord. Here’s a look at the Honda Civic and the Honda Accord, two of Honda’s most popular cars.

What Does the Honda Civic & Honda Accord Have in Common?

The obvious similarity between the Honda Civic and the Honda Accord is that they’re both sedans made by the same automaker. As a result, all the good things that are expected from a Honda are present and available in both cars. However, the same is true for all the bad things about having a sedan. While for most people, a sedan is a great car for daily driving, owning one has obvious drawbacks.

For instance, both cars are extremely safe, like any Honda and Car experts say they both have a similar crash test rating, though the Accord did slightly better in its crash tests than the Civic did. But, because they’re sedans, they don’t have that much room, especially compared to the roomiest Honda models like the Odyssey. 

Car experts say that both cars can seat five people and offer roughly similar front and back legroom at about 40 inches. Both of their engines are also almost the same despite different horsepower outputs. Both cars have a gas-powered 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine. 

What’s The Difference Between the Honda Civic & Accord?

While the Honda Accord and the Civic have a lot in common, the Accord is still a larger sedan than the Civic. As a result, many of their differences result from that size difference. For instance, despite having the same size engines, the Accord’s engine is more powerful than the Civic’s. Experts say the Accord’s engine gets 192 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque, while the Civic gets 174 hp and 162 lb-ft. 

That extra power actually allows the Accord to tow some cargo. The Accord can tow about 1,100 lb of cargo, while the Civic doesn’t even have a towing capacity. It’s a similar story for their cargo capacity. Due to the Accord’s size, it has 16.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, and the Civic has 11.9 cu. Ft. of cargo capacity. 

That extra space primarily comes from the Accord’s larger frame. The Accord is longer, wider, and taller than the Civic. That said, the extra size hurts the Accord’s fuel economy a bit compared to the Civic. The Accord gets 30 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on highways. Conversely, the Civic gets 31 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on highways.

Another minor difference between the two is that the Accord has a powered-driver seat while the Civic doesn’t. And, of course, the Accord costs significantly more than the Civic due to all those differences. 

Which Honda is Better?

Like any other car purchase, it ultimately depends on your desire. Obviously, both cars will be very safe and reliable, and in terms of their fuel economies, cargo capacity, and engines, they’re also very similar. 

However, it’s also clear that the Accord is roomier and likely more comfortable for all persons than the Civic is, simply due to their size difference. The Accord is also more practical as it can actually tow stuff. 

Conclusion

So, while both cars are great for daily driving, the Honda Accord is a clear upgrade over the Civic, but the Civic is still a great affordable car to own.