According to the data provided by EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), Honda Accord returns an average high of 48 mpg (miles per gallon) on hybrid models, with other non-hybrid variants going as high as 33 mpg. The lowest mileage drops to a respectable 26 mpg. The above-mentioned mileage is combined mileage, whereas it slightly drops on city roads and increases a bit on highway.
The closest competition of Honda Accord includes Camry from Toyota, Legacy from Subaru, Sonata from Hyundai and Altima from Nissan.Nissan Altima and Subaru Legacy miss out on the hybrid models. None in this comparison have a PHEV model. The highest mileage per gallon (mpg) comes from Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata, both beating the Honda Accord in hybrid category. Despite being a smaller engine than the competition, Accord makes up to the fuel efficiency level of other models.
| Honda Accord | Toyota Camry | Subaru Legacy | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 2.0 L
48 mpg combined 48 city, 48 highway |
Hybrid 2.5 L
52 mpg combined 51 city, 53 highway |
No Hybrid Model | Hybrid 2.0 L Blue
52 mpg combined 50 city, 54 highway |
No Hybrid Model |
| Hybrid Sports 2.0 L
43 mpg combined 44 city, 41 highway |
Regular 2.5 L
34 mpg combined 29 city, 41 highway |
Regular 2.5 L
30 mpg combined 27 city, 35 highway |
Hybrid 2.0 L
47 mpg combined 45 city, 51 highway |
Regular 2.5 L
32 mpg combined 28 city, 39 highway |
| Turbo1.5 L
33 mpg combined 30 city, 38 highway |
AWD 2.5 L
31 mpg combined 27 city, 38 highway |
Turbo2.4 L
27 mpg combined 27 city, 36 highway |
Regular 2.5 L
32 mpg combined 28 city, 38 highway |
AWD 2.5L
30 mpg combined 26 city, 36 highway |
| Turbo1.5 L
32 mpg combined 29 city, 35 highway |
Regular 3.5 L 6 cylinder
26 mpg combined 22 city, 32 highway |
Turbo 1.6 L
31 mpg combined 27 city, 36 highway |
Turbo 2.0 L
29 mpg combined 25 city, 34 highway |
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| Turbo2.0 L
26 mpg combined 22 city, 32 highway |
Turbo 2.5 L
27 mpg combined 23 city, 33 highway |
Honda Accord
Honda Accord is a FWD (front wheel drive) large car (EPA size class) with relatively high success in US despite a decrease in sales in the recent years. It comes with either a 2.0L or 1.6L engine with various configuration and in hybrid models too. Power band ranges from 192 hp, 192 lb.-ft on the turbo 1.5L and 252 hp, 273 lb.-ft on the 2.0L turbo engine. Hybrid model comes with a total of 212 hp of power and a full-on electric torque (232 lb.-ft). That is a respectable number for a small size engine. Honda brings a host of features in this car that includes not only safety features but some cool nifty features as well. Some of these include the Honda Sensing Suite (Collision Mitigating Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System), Radar sensing, Low speed braking control, Auto High Beam and much more. The standards of 2021 have been implemented without missing anything from the competition.
Specifications of Honda Accord
The specification includes roughly the following details.
| Engine Fuel Type | Petrol/ Hybrid |
| Displacement | 1.5L / 2.0L Inline 4 CylinderTurbo |
| Drive System | FWD |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gal) | 14.8 (Petrol)/ 12.8 (Hybrid) |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 inch |
| Maximum Power (hp) | 192 @ 5500 rpm (1.5 L) / 252 @ 6500 rpm (2.0 L)
212 @ 6200 rpm (Hybrid) |
| Maximum Torque
(lb-ft) |
192 @ 1600-5000 rpm (1.5 L) / 273 @ 1600-5000 rpm (2.0 L)
232 @ 1600-5000 rpm (Hybrid) |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Boot Space (cu.ft.) | 16.7 |
| Weight (lb) | 3150-3415 |
| Wheelbase (inch) | 111.4 |
| Dimension (L*W*H) | 192.4*73.3*57.1 (width with mirrors included) |
While sales have not been the best thing about Accord, it surely has the potential for being the top selling large car. The hybrid’s mileage per gallon might not be the brightest in the room, but the reliability of Japanese engine and a better performance even with small engine overshadows the mileage. Present with various options in the petrol and hybrid model, Accord can be a staple car for the mileage and power-hungry maniacs. Surely, it is not the high-speed chase car, but is definitely a plush ride, low maintenance and fuel consumption car. In a overall package, it is an ideal city car with some weekend highway traveling.
This review on Honda Accord mpg, fuel economy or gas mileage along with features, specifications and rivals was submitted by Shishir P. on May 2021.