Honda Civic Type R vs. Honda Accord Sport
When we compare the Honda Civic Type R's and the Honda Accord Sport's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic Type R has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Honda Accord Sport has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic Type R's and the Honda Accord Sport's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord Sport is a better car than the Honda Civic Type R.
Honda Civic Type R vs. Honda Accord Sport Pricing
A used 2023 Honda Civic Type R ranges from $51,997 to $61,988 while a used 2022 Honda Accord Sport is priced between $27,494 to $35,000. For a new model, the Honda Civic Type R's price is between $44,215 and $54,870, with the Honda Accord Sport priced between $28,313 and $33,606.
Honda Civic Type R vs. Honda Accord Sport Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic Type R loses 36 percent of its value and the Honda Accord Sport loses 39 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic Type R retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda Accord Sport.
Honda Civic Type R vs. Honda Accord Sport Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 8.6 out of 10 while the Honda Accord's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 4 out of 28 Best Hatchbacks and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
Honda Civic Type R vs. Honda Accord Sport Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.3 out of 10. For the Honda Accord the reliability rating is 9.2 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Honda Civic.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Honda Civic Type R’s base engine makes 315 horsepower, and the Honda Accord Sport base engine makes 192 horsepower. The Type R is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 347 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 Sport the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Civic Type R. The Type R uses premium unleaded, and the Sport uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Honda Civic Type R, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Honda Accord Sport, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Honda Civic Type R and Honda Accord Sport are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Civic Type R and the Honda Accord Sport have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Honda Civic Type R has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$44,215 - $54,870
Used Asking Price:
$51,997 - $61,988
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
36%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$28,313 - $33,606
Used Asking Price:
$27,494 - $35,000
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
39%
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
21 out of / 43Honda 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 / 8Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport, 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
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
315 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.101 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
192 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
192 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
273 / 347 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):
29 / 35 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
429 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
24.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.5 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:
3118 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
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:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/30R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/40R19
