2021 Honda Accord Hybrid vs. 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid

If you’d love to experience the dynamic driving pleasure offered by Honda vehicles, but with a more eco-friendly and economic power option, you should take a look at the Honda Accord Hybrid or Honda CR-V Hybrid models at Ike Honda in Marion, Illinois. The Accord is a sleek and stylish midsize sedan, while the CR-V offers the space and versatility of a small SUV.

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Honda Hybrid Power and Performance

Honda vehicles are renowned for their scintillating performance, precise handling, and refined ride, and the Accord Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid are no exception. Along with its refreshed styling, the Accord’s engine has been finely tuned to make it even quieter and smoother.

Under the hood of both the Accord Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine paired with electric motors, a lithium-ion battery pack, and a continuously variable transmission. This powertrain gives you a total system output of 212 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque for punchy performance. You can select the driving mode to suit your style with a choice of ECON for the best economy, Sport for enhanced engine performance, or you can use EV for pure electric driving in certain conditions.

You might ask, “Is the Honda Accord Hybrid fast?” The front-wheel-drive Accord Hybrid outpaces other cars in its class with a zero to 60 mph time of just 6.7 seconds. That’s faster than the Accord 1.5-liter turbo and only a second slower than the 252 horsepower Accord 2.0-liter turbo. With the Accord Hybrid, you’ll be making fewer stops at the gas station. The economical powertrain will give you up to 48 mpg for both city and highway driving.

The CR-V Hybrid comes standard with all-wheel drive for confident handling in poor conditions and on rough terrain. Around town, you’ll get up to 40 mpg while highway driving returns up to 35 mpg. The CR-V can accelerate you from zero to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds.

Is the CR-V Hybrid reliable? Like all Honda vehicles, the CR-V Hybrid is extremely reliable. Every Honda is backed up by a three-year or 36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and a five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. With Honda hybrid cars, you also get an eight-year or 100,000-mile high voltage battery capacity warranty, so you can drive with complete peace of mind.

Driver Assistance Features

The 2021 Honda CR-V was given an NHTSA five-star safety rating, along with an IIHS Top Safety Pick award. The CR-V Hybrid’s Honda Sensing suite of driver assistance technologies includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.

Helping keep you on track are electronic vehicle stability control, traction control, and an anti-lock braking system with electronic brake distribution and brake assist. A multi-angle rearview camera makes for easy reversing, while the tire pressure monitoring system alerts you if one or more tires lose pressure.

The 2021 Honda Accord also received a five-star safety rating from the NHTSA and has been awarded the coveted Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS. In addition to the CR-V’s safety features, the Accord Hybrid offers a traffic sign recognition system. The range-topping Touring trim adds low-speed braking control and a head-up display.

Trim Levels

The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid is offered in EX, EX-L, and Touring trim levels. Standard exterior features include remote entry, LED headlights, fog lights, and daytime running lights, a power moonroof, and heated power mirrors with turn signals. The EX-L adds a power tailgate, which on the Touring trim is hands-free.

Inside, you’ll find push-button start, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory, and dual-zone automatic climate control. EX-L and Touring trims offer leather upholstery, a power passenger seat, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, and ambient lighting.

You can choose the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid in base, EX, EX-L, and Touring trim levels. The availability of the above features depends on the model. The Touring trim also offers heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats.

What is the difference between the Honda Accord and Hybrid? The gasoline-only Honda Accord is available in LX, Sport, Sport Special Edition, EX-L, and Touring models with increasing levels of luxury and equipment. Most models feature a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, while the top Touring trim gets a powerful 2.0-liter turbo.

Infotainment

To keep you connected, the CR-V Hybrid’s infotainment system features a 7-inch touch screen, smartphone integration, Bluetooth, front and rear USB ports, and satellite and HD radio. Touring models add navigation, a wireless phone charger, and a premium nine-speaker audio system.

As for the Accord Hybrid, all models add an 8-inch touch screen, while all but the base model offer rear USB ports, wireless phone charging, and wireless smartphone integration. The top two trims feature a 10-speaker premium sound system, while the Touring trim has a navigation system and a Wi-Fi hot spot.

Does the Honda CR-V Hybrid Qualify for Tax Credit?

Unfortunately, Honda hybrid cars don’t qualify for a federal tax credit. Only certain models of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including the Honda Clarity plug-in hybrid, are eligible for the income tax credit, which can be up to $7,500. Additionally, the state of Illinois offers rebates on the purchase and installation of charging equipment for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, but not on the vehicles themselves.

Why buy a Honda Hybrid car?

There are several reasons why buying a Honda hybrid vehicle from Ike Honda in Marion, Illinois, might be the right choice for you. The main benefit is that a hybrid car is more eco-friendly than a gasoline vehicle. In most cases, a hybrid car will save you money on gas because the gas engine works in conjunction with the electric motor to give you increased fuel efficiency. If you generally only drive short distances, you can use pure electric power under certain conditions, meaning you’ll be filling up less often. On longer journeys, you won’t suffer from range anxiety because you’ve got the gas engine.

The Honda Accord Hybrid sedan is perfect for anyone looking for a high-performance ride that also delivers on fuel economy. Meanwhile, if you need a roomy and practical SUV, that also offers economical motoring, the Honda CR-V Hybrid is for you. Visit us today at Ike Honda in Marion, Illinois, for a closer look at the superb Honda hybrid vehicles.