Acura CL vs Honda Accord
Overview | |
Years produced1997-1999 | Years produced1976-Present |
MSRP$28,700 | MSRP$27,295 |
Listings13 | Listings9249 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s true the 2023 Honda Accord doesn’t have all-wheel drive, a third-row seat, a big cargo area you can pack to the roof, or styling that suggests you live an adventurous lifestyle. If you want those things, spend thousands of dollars more for the Honda Pilot, which is less dynamic to drive and more expensive to own and operate. But, if you don’t need (or want) those things, consider the 11th generation 2023 Accord, which remains an excellent, if comparatively expensive, example of the traditional four-door family car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.2L 225 hp V6 | Engine1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower225 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.2L 225 hp V6 | Engine Name1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Torque216 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque192 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower225 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.6 cu ft | Cargo Space16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3470 lbs | Curb Weight3239 lbs |
Height53.3 in | Height57.1 in |
Length192.0 in | Length195.7 in |
Width69.2 in | Width73.3 in |
Wheelbase106.9 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1997-1999 | 1976-Present |
MSRP | $28,700 | $27,295 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | It’s true the 2023 Honda Accord doesn’t have all-wheel drive, a third-row seat, a big cargo area you can pack to the roof, or styling that suggests you live an adventurous lifestyle. If you want those things, spend thousands of dollars more for the Honda Pilot, which is less dynamic to drive and more expensive to own and operate. But, if you don’t need (or want) those things, consider the 11th generation 2023 Accord, which remains an excellent, if comparatively expensive, example of the traditional four-door family car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.2L 225 hp V6 | 1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 225 hp @ 5600 rpm | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.2L 225 hp V6 | 1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Torque | 216 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 192 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 225 hp @ 5600 rpm | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.6 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3470 lbs | 3239 lbs |
Height | 53.3 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 192.0 in | 195.7 in |
Width | 69.2 in | 73.3 in |
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 111.4 in |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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