2018 Honda Accord vs 2018 Toyota Camry
*All vehicle mileage based on 2018 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
**30 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for LX, EX and EX-L 1.5T trims. 29 city/35 highway/31 combined mpg rating for Sport CVT and Touring 1.5T trims. 26 city/35 highway/30 combined mpg rating for Sport 1.5T 6MT trim. 22 city/32 highway/26 combined mpg rating for Sport and Touring 2.0T trims. 23 city/34 highway/27 combined mpg rating for EX-L 2.0T trim. Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
***For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
The Honda
Accord and Toyota Camry are America’s two leading sedans. As such, it seems
only
fitting to compare them against one another. Which of these four-doors will
come out on top? Place your bets now, because we’re about to find out.
2018 Honda Accord vs 2018 Toyota Camry
Both the
Accord and the Camry were completely redesigned in 2018. The Toyota puts forth
an athletic exterior, while the Honda’s appearance is more sleek and refined.
Looks are subjective, but there’s no denying the facts. That’s why we turn to data to determine which sedan is the best.
Performance
Driving a
dud every day can really put a damper on your commute. The Accord delivers more
power – and more smiles – than its contender, the Camry. While the Toyota only
produces 184 hp from its larger, 2.5L engine, the Honda cranks 192 hp from its
downsized (but turbocharged) 1.5L engine. In other words, the Accord gives new
meaning to the phrase “less is more”.
Winner: Honda Accord
Price
The Honda
Accord and Toyota Camry both have an affordable starting price of around
$24,000.
So, you don’t have to tap into the kid’s college funds for an outstanding new ride.
Tie: Honda Accord and Toyota Camry
Fuel Economy
Today’s excessive
gas prices have made fuel economy a primary consideration when buying a new
car. The Accord sedan is efficient with 30 mpg city / 38 mpg hwy combined mpg
rating**, whereas the Camry scores 29/41 2018 EPA-est city/hwy mpg*. Actual
Mileage will vary.
Winner: Honda Accord
Safety and Security
Occupant
safety is something Honda takes very seriously. That’s why the Accord comes
standard
with second row head restraints and available Electronic Parking Assist. Both
are
features
the Camry doesn’t even offer.
Winner: Honda Accord
Interior
Standard
automatic dual-zone climate control? Check. Standard floor mats and an
illuminated vanity mirror? Check. The Honda Accord has these features, while on
the Camry, they’re either optional or not available.
Cabin
Four-doors
are people movers, designed to carry both occupants and gear. The Accord
outdoes the Camry by offering more passenger volume (105.6 cu. ft. vs 100.4).
It also has more headroom, hip room, legroom.
Cargo Area
Having
ample room to store groceries, luggage – and anything else you can think of – is
essential.
Once again, the Honda Accord outdoes the Toyota Camry in this category with
more cargo volume (16.7 cu. ft. vs 14.1 cu. ft.).
Winner: Honda Accord
The Verdict
Kelly Blue
Book summed things up in its comparison of the two cars, by calling the Accord
“The most advanced, most recommendable midsize sedan in the country.” While
still a good choice, the Camry came in second place. KBB also gave the 2018
Honda Accord its Midsize Car Best Buy of 2018 award, as well as the Overall
Best Buy of 2018***.
The bottom line is, the Accord is the most dependable, best-performing vehicle in its class. Any other car will always be a runner-up.
When you’re ready to experience a champion, visit JL Freed Honda. We have a full lineup of 2018 Honda Accords in stock waiting to be test driven.
