The Honda Accord vs. the Sedan Competition
Discover the Ways the Honda Accord Comes Out Ahead of Several Similarly Sized Competitors
For generations of drivers, the Honda Accord has delivered a ride that's well-crafted and stylish. At Honda Stratham, this four-door sedan has been a favorite with our customers for years, and it continues to come out ahead of the competition, even after more than four decades on the roads of Exeter, NH and Brentwood, NH.
If you're interested in a new sedan for your New England adventures and commutes, the Honda Accord models we currently have in stock are ready to go and ready to give you many miles of driving enjoyment. But if you're still confused about which midsized sedan is right for you, we're here to help.
Read on to learn more about the latest models from this collection and to discover some of the many ways in which it comes out ahead when compared side by side to similar models from Toyota, Subaru, Kia, and Nissan.
The Honda Accord vs. the Nissan Altima
Two well-known names that drivers recognize when they're searching for a midsized, four-door sedan, the Honda Accord and the Nissan Altima appear to have a lot in common. Both have traditional sedan style with comfortable seating for up to five people and both have the practicality and security of a locking trunk for all your cargo. But dive a little deeper, as we have, and you'll come up with a few areas where our Honda model comes out ahead of the competition.
- Standard safety features. As two of the latest cars equipped with modern-day safety technologies, both the Honda Accord and the Nissan Altima have a menu of sought-after features, including standard forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. But the Honda sedan has even more of what our customers are looking for as standard equipment, including adaptive cruise control, which is only listed as an available option with the Nissan.
- Power and performance. While both the Nissan Altima and our Honda sedan give drivers two different powertrain options to choose from, the Honda enjoys a higher performance output. Every Honda Accord starts with standard 192 horsepower from its base turbocharged engine and offers an available upgrade worth 252 horsepower. But the Nissan Altima starts with just 188 horsepower and offers a max power output of just 248 horsepower.
- Cargo space. With a larger trunk that can accommodate more of the gear you want to take with you, the 2021 Honda Accord is more useful on drives long or short than the Nissan Altima. While the Nissan trunk has space for just 15.4 cubic feet, the Honda has a trunk that measures 16.7 cubic feet.
The Honda Accord vs. the Kia K5
A fairly recent addition to the world of sedans, the Kia K5 first debuted just a couple years ago. But even with its unique style, this Kia four-door car can't compete with our iconic Honda model in several key areas. We've got the inside scoop on where these two cars are similar, and where they differ. Read on to learn a little more.
- Passenger comfort. Front or backseat, the Honda Accord offers you and your passengers a tremendous amount of comfort and room to stretch out. In fact, when compared side by side to the Kia K5, your backseat passengers will be much more comfortable in the Honda Accord, which has more than 40 inches of legroom, compared to just 35 inches in the Kia.
- Safety amenities. As with the Nissan comparison before this, the Honda Accord also offers more standard safety technologies than the Kia K5. Every Honda gets such advanced driver's aids as adaptive cruise control, which isn't available until upper trims on the Kia car.
- Power output. Once again, the Honda Accord also offers a higher output from both of its available engines than the competition. While our Honda offers 192 horsepower at its base or an optional upgrade of 252 horsepower, the Kia starts at a lower, 180-horsepower output.
The Honda Accord vs. the Subaru Legacy
Not everyone wants all-wheel drive on their car, and Honda understands that. While every Subaru model, including the Legacy used for this comparison, comes with all-wheel drive standard, many drivers here in the Portsmouth, NH and Hampton, NH area prefer the versatility of a front-wheel drive car equipped with high-quality winter tires. But the standard availability of all-wheel drive isn't the only area where these two cars distinguish themselves. Read on and discover other areas where the Honda Accord is the clear winner.
- Passenger space. From headroom to legroom, the Honda Accord has more of what drivers are looking for than the Subaru Legacy. It measures similarly on the outside but maximizes its interior dimensions better than the competition to deliver more space in all the important areas.
- Power. As with the other comparisons on this page, our 2021 Honda Accord continues to be the leader in terms of power and output. With its base 192 horsepower, it comes out ahead of the Legacy and its base 182 horsepower.
- Cargo space. Whether it's a day on the links or a day at the beach, when you have a lot of cargo to take with you, the Honda Accord is there for you. It measures around two inches longer than the Subaru Legacy, translating to a trunk space and cargo hold that can accommodate more gear. In fact, while the Honda sedan trunk holds 16.7 cubic feet, the Subaru manages just 15 cubic feet.