The base engine has plenty of power for daily driving, but the more powerful engine provides quicker acceleration and a more fun driving experience - Cars.usnews.com
2018 Honda Accord Engine and Transmission
Under the hood of the 2018 Honda Accord lies an optional two turbocharged engine units, both of which have been refined for this year. The base engine is a turbocharged 1.5L Inline-4 unit that pushes out 192 horses and 192 lb. ft of torque. A 252 hp and 273 lb-ft generating 2.0L turbo-four engine is also available for an extra premium in the Sport, EX-L, and Touring trims.
The 2018 Accord is also offered in a 2-motor hybrid system that couples the 2.0L engine with two electric motors, so as to push out a decent 212 hp. Transmission wise too, there are about three options in place. While the much-awaited 6-speed manual is available with both the engines, but its is only privy to the Sport trim. Moreover, the 1.5L unit gets a CVT, whereas the 2.0L unit gets a more efficient 10-speed AT. All the engines come with a standard FWD setup.
| Model |
2018 Honda Accord |
2018 Toyota Camry |
2018 Hyundai Sonata |
| MSRP |
$23,570 |
$24,000 |
$22,050 |
| Engine |
1.5L turbocharged Inline-4 |
2.5L Inline-4 |
2.4L Inline-4 |
| Transmission |
CVT |
8-speed shiftable automatic |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Power |
192 hp @ 5500 RPM |
203 hp @ 6600 RPM |
185 hp @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
192 lb. ft @ 1600 RPM |
184 lb. ft @ 5000 RPM |
178 lb. ft @ 4000 RPM |
All of the said engines provide smooth power delivery with almost unnoticeable turbo lag. The Accord is the midsize sedans that is going to be the standard against which all 2018 sedans will be judged. Just like the Accord, the 2018 Camry is also fully redesigned and provides two engine options. Both engines have an edge over that of the Accord’s. That been said, both cars go head to head in every aspect, and choosing the right one would be a matter of individual preference.
2018 Honda Accord Acceleration
The 2018 Honda Accord can sprint from 0-60 MPH in just about 7.6 seconds, and complete the quarter-mile run in about 15.9 seconds. This is with the base 1.5L turbo unit in place. Opt for the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and then the 0-60 MPH times drop down to 6.2 seconds. As both engine variants provide power and negligible turbo lag, the acceleration figures are thus impressive.
| Model |
2018 Honda Accord |
2018 Toyota Camry |
2018 Hyundai Sonata |
| 0 60 MPH |
7.6 seconds |
7.8 seconds |
8 seconds |
| Quarter Mile |
15.9 seconds |
15.9 seconds |
16.1 seconds |
Having said that, the Accord is also allowed to overtake quite easily, courtesy of its negligible turbo lag. This proves out to be quite useful in freeways. Accord’s base model is quicker than that of Camry’s or Sonata’s. The stats only get better when you consider the more powerful engine options in Accord.
2018 Honda Accord Ride and Handling
Driving an Accord comes as a pleasant surprise for anyone who expects a bland driving experience that is associated with a mid-size sedan. The 2018 Honda Accord, coupled with that infamous 6-speed manual setup does deliver an inspiring driving dynamics. Courtesy of the brand-new platform, the Accord's chassis is much more responsive, thus aiding in athletic cornering ability. Body roll is also negligible. Combine that with a steering that is as responsive as they come, and you have the perfect recipe. It also features adaptive dampers too for a more responsive ride.
2018 Honda Accord Braking
The 2018 Accord’s basic trim comes with 11.5” ventilated disc brakes in the front and 11.1” in disc brakes in the rear. This allows the 2018 Honda Accord to come to a complete dead stop from 70 MPH in just 163 ft. The brakes match Accord’s robust acceleration and do well to bring a car of Accord’s weight to a halt. The brake pedals feel nice and responsive to push.
| Model |
2018 Honda Accord |
2018 Toyota Camry |
2018 Hyundai Sonata |
| Brakes – Front |
11.5” |
12” |
12” |
| Brakes – Rear |
11.1” |
11.1” |
11.2” |
| 70-0 MPH |
163 feet |
175 feet |
173 feet |
Honda really paid attention to the feedback received by 2017’s Accord. It is easy to notice how much has changed since the last year. Accord surpasses many of its similar-sized competitors in this round, most of which tend to take a few extra feet to come to a complete halt.
