Volkswagen Beetle vs Honda Accord
Overview | |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$27,295 |
Average price$14,519 | Average price$19,187 |
Listings1545 | Listings9331 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s true the 2023 Honda Accord doesn’t have all-wheel drive, a third-row seat, a big cargo area you can pack to the roof, or styling that suggests you live an adventurous lifestyle. If you want those things, spend thousands of dollars more for the Honda Pilot, which is less dynamic to drive and more expensive to own and operate. But, if you don’t need (or want) those things, consider the 11th generation 2023 Accord, which remains an excellent, if comparatively expensive, example of the traditional four-door family car. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque192 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight3239 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height57.1 in |
Length168.8 in | Length195.7 in |
Width71.9 in | Width73.3 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,220 | $27,295 |
Average price | $14,519 | $19,187 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | It’s true the 2023 Honda Accord doesn’t have all-wheel drive, a third-row seat, a big cargo area you can pack to the roof, or styling that suggests you live an adventurous lifestyle. If you want those things, spend thousands of dollars more for the Honda Pilot, which is less dynamic to drive and more expensive to own and operate. But, if you don’t need (or want) those things, consider the 11th generation 2023 Accord, which remains an excellent, if comparatively expensive, example of the traditional four-door family car. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 192 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 3239 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 195.7 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 73.3 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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