Comparing the Honda Civic vs. Accord

The arrival of a new year also heralds the exciting entrance of the 2021 Honda Accord and 2021 Honda Civic. Both of these stylish, comfortable, and incredibly reliable sedans are excellent vehicles, especially if you have been on the hunt to upgrade your driving experience. The Civic and the Accord each can provide you with an impressive performance along with an incredible menu of state-of-the-art features that are suited for the modern driver.

Of course, these two cars do have their differences, and we at Ike Honda in Marion, IL understand that no two drivers are alike. That is why we created this in-depth comparison between the Civic and the Accord. We’ll take a look at storage, pricing and more so you can really get an inside glimpse into these cars. We hope this will help you discover which of these models best fits the specific needs of your lifestyle.

Performance

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If you are trying to avoid continually throwing money at the gas pump, Honda has created excellent cars for you. You will be glad to know that the 2021 Honda Accord and the 2021 Honda Civic each can deliver impressive EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings for their class. The 2021 Civic LX with CVT and 2021 Accord LX with CVT both have earned an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 30 miles per gallon if you are driving in the city and 38 miles per gallon while roaring down the highway.

Now, if you are looking for an impressive powertrain system, the Accord may be the right fit for you. The Accord Sedan LX has a roaring 192-hp 1.5L VTEC Turbocharged 4-Cylinder engine thundering under its hood. You can customize the Accord’s powertrain system as well. With Sport Mode, you can have your Accord outfitted with an Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission with Sport Mode and Deceleration Selectors or a Continuously Variable Transmission. If you decide to simply take a 10-speed automatic, that comes with Shift-By-Wire and paddle shifters as well.

In regards to the Civic’s transmission, you do have some options. You have the choice to equip the Civic with either an M-CVT or an LL-CVT. Of course, the power of the 2021 Honda Civic is nothing to sneeze at but with the Civic Sedan LX engine only offering 158-hp, its powertrain system pales in comparison to the mighty Accord.

Price

Your personal budget is one of the most important things, you will have to consider when buying a new car. The Honda Civic and Honda Accord are both competitively priced since each model is available for under $30,000. The Honda Civic Sedan LX CVT has a starting price that comes in at about $21,000. As you can see, the standard Civic provides you with an excellent choice if you are trying to save money while still acquire a high quality vehicle that will maintain a long life span with proper care.

The 2021 Honda Accord LX CVT has a sticker value of nearly $25,000. That pricing for this car is a steal for all the Accord has to offer. Before you put money down on either the Civic or the Accord, you’ll want to factor in the cost of car insurance on top of the sticker price.

Technology

Whether you choose the Honda Civic or the Accord, you will get the Honda Sensing safety suite no matter what trim level you select with either model. These amazing driver assist technology features can instill peace of mind if you are exploring unknown areas of town. Your safety as you drive either the Accord and Civic safety will be enhanced by the Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Mitigation Braking System.

You will also have the Lane Keeping Assist System and Road Departure Mitigation System working to keep you safe while you are out on the road. Last but not least is the Lane Departure Warning feature, which is an incredible tool that make every drive jus that much safer.

While you will have access to an immense amount of amenities in both models, the entry-level Accord LX may be the right car for you if you are a tech junkie. You will love the Accord LX’s push-button start feature as well as its 8-inch color LCD screen. The Accord LX even has a dual-zone climate control feature that will ensure the comfort of everyone riding in the car.

Cargo & Passenger Space

While the Civic and the Accord are quite competitive in many ways, the Accord certainly is the larger car. The Civic is by no means a cramped vehicle, but if you are planning a long road trip with friends, the Accord could be the better choice for you. While the Civic, a compact sedan, can seat five people comfortably just as the Accord can, it has less interior space for additional storage.

The Civic only has 97.8 cubic feet of interior space available to you and your guests, but the Accord, a midsize sedan, has 105.6 cubic feet. This extra footage can offer your guests a bit more breathing room. The Accord also has an impressive 16.7 cubic feet of trunk space for you to stash all your gear. The Civic’s trunk space is not far behind at 15.1 cubic feet, but it still can’t beat the Accord for storage.

Ultimately, you will need to put both the 2021 Honda Accord and the 2021 Honda Civic to the test. The best way to do that is to schedule a test drive with Ike Honda so you can find out which of these top notch cars is the better choice for you. No matter which car you end up falling in love with, you will be able to find affordable options and unparalleled customer service as you peruse trim levels. If you still have any questions about these sedans, please feel free to send our team at Ike Honda a note or drop by the dealership so you can take a look at these cars for yourself.