2018 Buick Regal Sportback vs. 2018 Honda Accord
When we compare the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback's and the 2018 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2018 Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback's and the 2018 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Accord is a better car than the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback.
2018 Buick Regal Sportback vs. 2018 Honda Accord Pricing
A used 2018 Buick Regal Sportback ranges from $14,249 to $26,288 while a used 2018 Honda Accord is priced between $17,820 to $27,997.
2018 Buick Regal Sportback vs. 2018 Honda Accord Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback loses 52.8 percent of its value and the 2018 Honda Accord loses 39 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Honda Accord retains 13.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the 2018 Honda Accord base engine makes 192 horsepower. The Regal Sportback is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 522 miles. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. This gives the 2018 Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback. The Regal Sportback uses premium unleaded, and the Accord uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are midsize cars, the 2018 Honda Accord has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2018 Buick Regal Sportback has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2018 Honda Accord has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
14249 - 26288
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.527576
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
17820 - 27997
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.389899
Buick Regal Sportback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.093944 / 10
Reliability:
9.181833 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Buick Regal Sportback Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
4 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 25Ranking
23 out of / 29Honda Accord Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
11 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Buick Regal Sportback Trim Levels
Base, Essence, GS, Preferred, Preferred II
2018 Honda Accord Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi, LX, Sport, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
192 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
192 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
359 / 522 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
30 / 38 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
444 / 562 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
31.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3748 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
192.9 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3131 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
192.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17