Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L vs. Honda Accord Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L and Honda Accord Sport 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 Hybrid EX-L and the Honda Accord Sport.
When comparing the Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L's and the Honda Accord Sport's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Honda Accord Sport has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L and Honda Accord Sport have the same Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L's and the Honda Accord Sport's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L ranges from $21,995 to $30,106 while a used 2022 Honda Accord Sport is priced between $22,281 to $30,362.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L loses 40.7 percent of its value and the Honda Accord Sport loses 34.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord Sport retains 5.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Accord Hybrid is 8.1 out of 10 while the Honda Accord's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the Honda Accord Hybrid being ranked 3 out of 9 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Honda Accord Hybrid and Honda Accord is 8.0 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L’s base engine makes 212 horsepower, and the Honda Accord Sport base engine makes 192 horsepower. The EX-L is rated to deliver an average of 47 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 602 miles. The Sport is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. This gives the Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Accord Sport. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Accord Sport, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear head room. The Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L and Honda Accord Sport 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 Hybrid EX-L and the Honda Accord Sport have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
34040
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
27683
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
27350 - 27980
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
27672
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
23400 - 40750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26432
Price Range:
21995 - 30106
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
25420
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
22531 - 27005
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
55
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26192
Price Range:
22281 - 30362
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
23702
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
18323 - 31945
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1069
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
280
Honda Accord Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
9.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
5.8 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.264
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Accord Sport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
7.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
4.8 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.303
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.0035195871846865
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 4.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.206345602680631
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 11.2
Honda Accord Hybrid Rankings
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25 out of / 25Honda Accord Rankings
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10 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Honda Accord Hybrid Trim Levels
Base, Sport, Touring
Other Honda Accord Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport Special Edition, 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
212 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
192 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
192 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
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):
48 / 47 / 47
Range (city/hwy):
614 / 602 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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):
29 / 35 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
429 / 518 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
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.7 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:
3388 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
196.1 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3223 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
196.1 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished 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
