2018 Kia Stinger vs. 2018 Honda Accord
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Kia Stinger and 2018 Honda Accord contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Kia Stinger and the 2018 Honda Accord.
When we compare the 2018 Kia Stinger's and the 2018 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Kia Stinger has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2018 Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Kia Stinger's and the 2018 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Accord is a better car than the 2018 Kia Stinger.
Pricing: A used 2018 Kia Stinger ranges from $17,992 to $32,236 while a used 2018 Honda Accord is priced between $15,995 to $25,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Kia Stinger loses 43.1 percent of its value and the 2018 Honda Accord loses 31.5 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Honda Accord retains 11.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Kia Stinger.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Stinger is 8.3 out of 10 while the Honda Accord's quality rating is 9.3 out of 10. This results in the Kia Stinger being ranked 10 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Stinger is 7.0 out of 10. For the Honda Accord the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord an advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Stinger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Kia Stinger’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the 2018 Honda Accord base engine makes 192 horsepower. The Stinger is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 461 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 Kia Stinger. The Stinger 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, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2018 Kia Stinger has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Kia Stinger and the 2018 Honda Accord have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$31,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,460
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,680 - $31,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,570
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,460
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,680 - $31,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,306
Price Range:
$17,992 - $32,236
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$17,782
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$14,578 - $25,306
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
99
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68,664
# Good or Great Deals:
34
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,072
Price Range:
$15,995 - $25,998
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$17,782
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$14,578 - $25,306
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,147
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
83,184
# Good or Great Deals:
365
Kia Stinger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Kia Stinger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
3.3 - 7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Honda Accord
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
3.3 - 7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2 - 14.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2 - 14.2
Kia Stinger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Honda 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 / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
10 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Kia Stinger Trim Levels
Base, GT, GT1, GT2, Premium
2018 Honda Accord Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi, LX, Sport, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
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:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 461 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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention 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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
23.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.8 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:
3611 lbs
Width:
73.6 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.4 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Micro Blue Pearl
Silver
Silky Silver
White
Snow White Pearl
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Beige
Champagne Frost Pearl
Brown
Kona Coffee Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Ivory
Gray
Gray
