Differences Between 2018 Honda Accord & 2018 Honda Civic

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Honda is among the most well-established and respected automakers, so it makes sense that your attention would turn to the Honda lineup when you are making your buying decision. The Honda Accord has been a staple in the lineup since 1990, and it is classified as a midsize car. The Civic is now classified as a compact car, and it has been available since 1972. While the Accord only comes with four doors, the Civic is available in both a four-door sedan and a two-door coupe option. As you make your decision about which one of these two appealing vehicles to take home soon, a closer look at what they offer is helpful.

Features

Both of these Honda models are available in various trim levels, and all trim levels are well-appointed for comfort, safety and convenience. A primary difference between these two vehicles is in the size. The Civic’s coupe design provides you with approximately 88 cubic feet of passenger space and 11.9 cubic feet of cargo space. The Accord, on the other hand, offers more than 102 cubic feet of passenger space and 16.7 cubic feet of cargo space. Throughout the interior, you will notice many similar features. These include a color touchscreen for the infotainment system, Honda Sensing safety technology, cruise and audio controls mounted to the steering wheel, a sound system, power auto-locking doors, power windows, a rearview camera with guidelines and more. It makes sense to compare the various trim levels closely before making your decision.

Performance

Comparing the base trim levels, you will find that the Accord’s powertrain is more powerful, but the Civic has substantially better fuel economy. The base powertrain in the Accord is a 1.5-liter, i-VTEC Turbo 4-cylinder engine with 192 horsepower. Several variations are available, including manual and automatic transmissions with an optional sport mode. The Civic’s base powertrain is a 1.5-liter, Turbo 4-cylinder engine with 174 horsepower. The Civic is also available in a manual or automatic transmission, and it offers substantially more variations under the hood to choose from. The maximum horsepower available with upgraded Civic powertrain options is 205 horsepower.

Value

The Honda Civic delivers a sportier feel behind the wheel because of its smaller size, lighter weight and improved turning circle. It offers less space on the interior with better fuel economy compared to the Accord. Therefore, if a smaller car is well-suited for your needs, value lies with the Civic. If you prefer a larger vehicle with more power at the base level, the Accord is a smart choice.

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It can be difficult to accurately get a feel for what these two models bring to the table without a test drive. Test driving the Accord and Civic at our local dealership allows you to compare power, spaciousness and more so that you can make the right decision for you. Make plans to stop by our dealership soon to get behind the wheel of both of these popular models.