It Can Be Hard to Choose Just One

The Honda Civic and the Honda Accord are two legendary sedans that have each earned a reputation for reliability, dependability, and safety. With both vehicles being made by the same respected manufacturer, both featuring distinct styling, and both offering class leading fuel economy, it can be difficult to choose which one is right for you.

At Honda of Sarasota we understand that choosing between the Honda Civic and the Honda Accord can be a difficult decision. Let’s compare the Honda Civic and Honda Accord specs and help you determine which one is right for you. Once you’ve made your choice, we welcome you to come into our Honda dealership in Sarasota, FL, for an in-person test drive.

The Upbeat Honda Civic

The 2024 Honda Civic is available in three distinct styles, a two door coupe, a four door hatchback, or a four door sedan. The Honda Civic sedan measures in with a wheelbase of 107.9 inches, and a length of 179 inches. The Honda Civic sedan offers 96 ft of passenger volume and up to 14.8 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk.

Inside, you’ll find seating for up to five passengers, as well as striking style that incorporates things like honeycomb air vents, and comforts like dual zone automatic climate control. Entertainment is at the behest of a standard seven-inch touchscreen display, and features standard Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ for effortless smartphone synchronization. A larger nine-inch touchscreen display is available, as is a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.

The Honda Accord is powered by a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 158 horsepower. An available 1.5-liter turbocharged four cylinder engine boosts power to 180 horsepower, and helps the Civic achieve its best fuel economy. Power is sent to the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission and helps this compact sedan achieve an EPA estimated 42 MPG on the highway.

The Elegant Honda Accord

The 2024 Honda Accord is a midsize sedan with a larger stance than the smaller Honda Civic. Considered the ideal family sedan, the Accord measures in with a wheelbase of 111.4-inches and a length of 195.7 inches. Offering 103 cubic feet of passenger volume, you can already begin to see how much more space awaits in the Accord versus the Civic. Open the trunk, and you’ll find up to 17 cubic feet of cargo space is available.

Climb aboard and you’ll enjoy a more refined experience that offers a bit more luxury throughout its trim levels than the Civic. While Accord Sport trims, as well as LX and EX trims use cloth upholstery, all other trim levels use leather. A standard seven-inch touchscreen display is standard, but a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen display is available for a more intuitive experience. Top of the line Accord Touring models offer all the bells and whistles, and receive a head up display, a 12 speaker Bose^® premium audio system, and a wireless charging pad.

The entry level Honda Accord is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four cylinder engine that is similar to the one found in the turbocharged Honda Civic. However, the Accord’s turbocharged engine generates 192 horsepower. Achieving an EPA estimated 37 MPG on the highway, the Accord achieves exceptional fuel economy yet still manages to deliver a renowned driving experience.

Choose the Honda Accord Hybrid and power is boosted to a robust 204 horsepower thanks to dual electric motors along with an efficient four cylinder engine. Featuring an EPA estimated 46 MPG in the city and 41 on the highway, envious fuel economy comes standard on every Accord model.

Test Drive Your Favorite Model at Honda of Sarasota

We hope that you have enjoyed comparing the Honda Accord and the Honda Civic specs with us, but in order to get a true understanding of which sedan is right for you, we encourage you to come in for a test drive.

We hope that you have enjoyed comparing the Honda Accord and the Honda Civic specs with us, but in order to get a true understanding of which sedan is right for you, we encourage you to come in for a test drive.

Not only do we have a wide selection of vehicles for you to choose from, but we also feature fantastic specials for you to take advantage of. Whether you’re looking to lease or buy, you’ll find competitive offers that not only fit in your budget, but also put a smile on your face.

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Stop by Honda of Sarasota, FL today and discover why drivers as far as Bee Ridge, FL, and Siesta Key, FL, have made us their first choice for all of their automotive needs.