The gas-powered Honda Accord has been the most awarded sedan in America over the last 50 years. In addition, Honda has introduced a hybrid powertrain to the Accord lineup to give you even better fuel efficiency. Both models deliver handsome exterior styling and an abundance of interior space, comfort and safety. The difference in powertrains results in varying levels of output and there are similarities worth knowing about as well. Here's a comparison of these two outstanding sedans that are both available at Matt Burne Honda in Scranton, PA.
A comparison of powertrains and performance
The Honda Accord operates with a four-cylinder inline turbocharged engine that creates 192 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque. The Honda Accord Hybrid is based on an inline four-cylinder engine as part of a hybrid powertrain with a lower output of 143 horsepower and 129 pound-feet of torque. Both sedans operate with front-wheel drive and both provide Wilkes Barre, PA drivers with outstanding fuel economy. The Accord gives you 30 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway while the Honda Accord offers a combined 48 MPG and both vehicles give you 16.7 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk
A comparison of trim models and MSRP
The Honda Accord has five different trim levels for Clarks Summit, PA buyers to choose from while the Accord Hybrid gives you only four. The entry-level Accord LX comes with standard Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ and 17-inch alloy wheels. The Accord Sport has 19-inch wheels and an 8-inch display audio touchscreen. The Accord Special Edition model starts at around $29,000 and comes with a leather-trimmed interior.
The Accord Hybrid costs around $26,600 which is about $1500 more than the more powerful gas-powered Honda Accord. The hybrid model has the same standard audio integration as the gasoline-powered Accord. The Accord Hybrid EX has a blind spot information system wireless smartphone connectivity and wireless phone charging. The hybrid EXL trim raises the luxury factor with a leather-trimmed interior and a 450-watt premium audio system.
A comparison of interior features
Both the Honda Accord and the Accord Hybrid come with a standard Honda Sensing Safety Suite and the Accord Hybrid gives you a Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® that's not available on the gasoline-powered Accord. The Honda Accord has a standard fold-down rear seat back with a center armrest while the Accord Hybrid has a 60/40 split rear seat. The Accord has illuminated power window switches for the driver's side while the Accord offers that feature as standard for the driver and the front passenger. Both vehicles have an 8-inch high-resolution electrostatic touchscreen as standard equipment.
A comparison of maintenance
Our certified Honda service department offers Dunmore, PA Honda owners money-saving discounts on car repairs as well as coupons on genuine Honda auto parts. When your Honda Accord needs a quick oil change or tire rotation, you can schedule a service appointment with our team. When you check the maintenance costs of both the Honda Accord Hybrid and the gasoline-powered Accord, you'll find the cost of maintenance is comparable. The Honda Accord Hybrid has a more expensive price than the gasoline-powered Accord but fuel economy is better with the hybrid.
Compare the Honda Accord and Accord Hybrid at our dealership
As you can see, both the Honda Accord and the Accord Hybrid have a lot of attractive features and performance factors. We invite you to look over our current inventory of new Accord and Accord Hybrid models to see which one is the most appealing to you. If you can't decide which is the best choice online, feel free to compare one or both models in person at Matt Burne Honda in Scranton, PA.
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