2021 Audi A4 vs. 2021 Honda Accord

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Audi A4 and 2021 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 2021 Audi A4 and the 2021 Honda Accord.

When we compare the 2021 Audi A4's and the 2021 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Audi A4 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2021 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 2021 Audi A4's and the 2021 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda Accord is a better car than the 2021 Audi A4.

Pricing: A used 2021 Audi A4 ranges from $24,294 to $33,825 while a used 2021 Honda Accord is priced between $21,499 to $29,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Audi A4 loses 50.2 percent of its value and the 2021 Honda Accord loses 31.5 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Honda Accord retains 18.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Audi A4.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A4 is 8.5 out of 10 while the Honda Accord's quality rating is 9.3 out of 10. This results in the Audi A4 being ranked 6 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A4 is 8.1 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 Audi A4.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Audi A4’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the 2021 Honda Accord base engine makes 192 horsepower. The A4 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. This gives the 2021 Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Audi A4. The A4 uses premium unleaded, and the Accord uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Honda Accord, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2021 Audi A4, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Audi A4 and the 2021 Honda Accord have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.