Honda Accord vs Honda Civic
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Years produced1976-Present | Years produced1973-Present |
MSRP$27,295 | MSRP$24,595 |
Listings9383 | Listings9343 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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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. | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 192 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City29 | MPG City |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 192 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 150 hp I4 |
Torque192 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Torque133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower150 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.7 cu ft | Cargo Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3239 lbs | Curb Weight2875 lbs |
Height57.1 in | Height55.7 in |
Length195.7 in | Length184.8 in |
Width73.3 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase107.7 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1976-Present | 1973-Present |
MSRP | $27,295 | $24,595 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | It’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 192 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 29 | |
MPG Highway | 37 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 192 hp I4 | 2.0L 150 hp I4 |
Torque | 192 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm | 150 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | |
MPG Highway | 37 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.7 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3239 lbs | 2875 lbs |
Height | 57.1 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 195.7 in | 184.8 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 107.7 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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