Honda Accord vs. Honda Accord Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Accord and Honda Accord Hybrid 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 Honda Accord and the Honda Accord Hybrid.
When we compare the Honda Accord's and the Honda Accord Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Honda Accord Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Honda Accord and Honda Accord Hybrid have the same Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord's and the Honda Accord Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord is a better car than the Honda Accord Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2025 Honda Accord ranges from $25,900 to $32,161 while a used 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid is priced between $30,053 to $39,847. For a new model, the Honda Accord's price is between $28,869 and $32,165, with the Honda Accord Hybrid priced between $33,978 and $40,905.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Accord loses 34.9 percent of its value and the Honda Accord Hybrid loses 40.7 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 5.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda Accord Hybrid.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Accord is 8.9 out of 10 while the Honda Accord Hybrid's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 11 Best Midsize Cars and the Honda Accord Hybrid being ranked 3 out of 5 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Honda Accord and Honda Accord Hybrid is 8.0 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Accord’s base engine makes 192 horsepower, and the Honda Accord Hybrid base engine makes 204 horsepower. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. The Accord Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 44 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles.This gives the Honda Accord Hybrid the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Honda Accord the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Accord, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear head room. The Honda Accord and Honda Accord Hybrid are comparable in regards to front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Accord and the Honda Accord Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$28,869 - $32,165
Starting MSRP:
$28,295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$26,816
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,700 - $28,295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$33,978 - $40,905
Starting MSRP:
$33,655
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$31,202
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,700 - $33,655
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,180
Price Range:
$25,900 - $32,161
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$27,493
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$25,110 - $29,237
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$34,281
Price Range:
$30,053 - $39,847
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$33,230
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$32,420 - $34,281
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$9,998
Depreciation %:
35.3%
Resale Value $:
$18,297
Residual Value %:
64.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)
43.7%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)
35.3% - 49.7%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$13,803
Depreciation %:
41%
Resale Value $:
$19,852
Residual Value %:
59%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
41%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
41% - 41%
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Accord Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Accord
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
7.8 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
30.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Accord Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
12.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
8.8 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
26.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.6 - 7.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.2 - 6.6
Honda Accord Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
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2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 6Ranking
8 out of / 11Honda Accord Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
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4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
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20 out of / 22Ranking
21 out of / 22Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Honda Accord Trim Levels
LX, SE
Honda Accord Hybrid Trim Levels
EX-L, Sport, Sport-L, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
192 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
192 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
204 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
247 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
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):
29 / 37 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
429 / 548 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
46 / 41 / 44
Range (city/hwy):
589 / 525 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3239 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
195.7 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3477 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
195.7 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Meteorite Gray Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Metallic
Silver
Solar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Urban Gray Pearl
Red
Radiant Red Metallic
Silver
Solar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Blue
Still Night Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
