Speed Separates the 2016 Accord from the 2016 Civic

The Honda Accord and the Honda Civic have always been close siblings. They’re Honda’s dynamic duo, and for the 2016 model year, they’re both in top form thanks to fresh redesigns and a generous selection of standard and available features. These cars are so exemplary that shoppers may have trouble deciding between them, and that’s where we come in to give you some advice.

At a glance, you might think the most immediate difference between the two is size. While they are in two different classes of sedan, the Accord isn’t actually that much bigger than the Civic on the interior. If you compare the dimensions, you’ll see that the Accord only has 1 extra inch of rear legroom and less than 1 cubic foot of extra trunk space. The car might be built on a larger frame, but interior comfort is basically the same.

Instead, the biggest difference between the Civic and the Accord is power. The Accord’s standard powertrain delivers more horsepower than the Civic’s optional turbo 4-cylinder. And of these choices, only the Accord gives you the option for a V-6 with 278 horsepower. That also comes with a 6-speed manual transmission with sport mode and optional paddle shifters. If extra speed is what you’re looking for, check out the Accord. Just be aware that there’s a tradeoff in fuel economy, which the Civic still excels at.

When you drive a Honda, you’re in good hands.

No matter which car you end up in, there’s no better place to be on the road than inside a Honda. Both the Civic and the Accord are available with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ so you can plug in your smartphone of choice and have complete access to your messages, destinations, and music.

These models are also available with the latest safety systems, including Collision Mitigation Braking System™, Lane Departure Warning, Road Departure Mitigation, and more. You can also enjoy the peace of mind from Honda’s warranty coverage.

If you’re interested in test driving either the 2016 Honda Civic or the 2016 Honda Accord, call or visit us at Asheboro Honda. We welcome customers from Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem, North Carolina, and everywhere in between. Feel free to stop by for a look at our inventory. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

	2016 Honda Civic	2016 Honda Accord
Range of MSRP	$18,640 – $26,500*	$22,205 – $34,680*
Trims	LX | EX | EX-T | EX-L | Touring	LX | Sport | EX | EX-L | EX-L V-6 | Touring

Engine

Horsepower	158 – 174 hp	185 – 278 hp
Torque	138 – 162 lb.-ft.	181 – 252 lb.-ft.
Displacement	1.5 – 2.0L	2.4 – 3.5L
Type	In-Line 4-cylinder Turbocharged 4-cylinder	In-Line 4-cylinder V-6
EPA City	27 - 31 MPG**	21 - 27 MPG**
EPA Highway	40 - 42 MPG**	34 - 37 MPG**

Powertrain

Transmission	6-speed manual CVT	6-speed manual CVT with Sport Mode 6-speed automatic with Sport Mode
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD

Interior

Front Leg Room	42.3 in.	42.5 in.
Rear Leg Room	37.4 in.	38.5 in.
Trunk Volume	15.1 cu. ft.	15.8 cu. ft.

Warranty

Warranty

3-year / 36,000-mile Limited Warranty 5-year / 60,000-mile Powertrain Warranty 5-Year / Unlimited-Miles Corrosion Limited Warranty

3-year / 36,000-mile Limited Warranty 5-year / 60,000-mile Powertrain Warranty 5-Year / Unlimited-Miles Corrosion Limited Warranty