2017 Honda Civic vs 2017 Honda Accord
There are a lot of sedans on today’s market, not just between brands but within each brand lineup as well. While this is done to provide drivers with a model that is tailored to their needs, a little help figuring out which model that is can be helpful. When it comes to Honda’s sedan lineup, the brand provides drivers with two gas-powered options, the Civic and the Accord. Each model offers the high quality expected of a Honda but with a few differences that make each ideal for different purposes.
The main difference between the 2017 Civic and the 2017 Accord is the segment each model belongs to. The Civic is a compact sedan featuring an interior volume of 97.8 cu.ft. While the Accord is a midsize sedan with an interior space of 103.2 cu.ft. Of room. This difference in size leads to differences in performance as well as other features.
What is the difference in gas mileage between the Civic and the Accord?
Between the 2017 Civic and 2017 Accord, there are four engine options and different transmission options that provide drivers with varying levels of fuel economy. In the table below, you can see sedan’s engine and transmission options and their corresponding efficiency ratings.
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Are there features that the Civic and Accord both have?
Despite differences in engine options, size and fuel economy, the Civic and Accord do share a number of Honda technologies that provide drivers with a connected driving experience. Both models feature [3]Bluetooth and [4]Pandora capabilities as well as [5]Apple CarPlay and [6]Android Auto. Both sedans are also available with Honda’s [7]HondaLink system and driver assist technologies.
For more information about the 2017 Honda Civic and 2017 Honda Accord, contact our team at Battison Honda. To experience the differences for yourself, view our new model inventory and schedule a test drive with each.
[1]28 city / 40 highway / 32 combined mpg rating for LX model with 6-speed manual transmission. 31 city / 40 highway / 34 combined mpg rating for LX & EX CVT models. 31 city / 42 highway / 35 combined mpg rating for EX-T model with 6-speed manual transmission. 32 city / 42 highway / 36 combined mpg rating for EX-T, EX-L and Touring CVT models. Based on 2017 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.
[2]Based on 2017 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.
[3]The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.
[4]Pandora®, the Pandora® logo, and the Pandora® trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora® Media, Inc. Used with permission. Compatible with select smartphones. See: www.pandora.com/everywhere/mobile. Not all devices compatible with USB connection. Your wireless carrier’s rate plans apply.
[5]Apple CarPlay™ is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Depending on use, Apple CarPlay™ can share user and vehicle information (e.g. vehicle location, speed and other operating conditions) with the connected iPhone®. See Apple’s privacy policy for details regarding Apple’s use and handling of data uploaded by CarPlay®. Use of CarPlay® is at user’s own risk, and is subject to agreement to the CarPlay® terms of use, which are included as part of the Apple iOS terms of use. CarPlay® vehicle integration is provided ”as is,” and Honda cannot guarantee CarPlay® operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in CarPlay® software/Apple iOS, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolescence of vehicle-integration hardware or software. See Honda dealer for details. Only use CarPlay® when conditions allow you to do so safely.
[6]Android™ and Android Auto™ are trademarks of Google Inc. Depending on use, Android Auto™ can share user and vehicle information (e.g. vehicle location, speed and other operating conditions) with Google and its service providers. See Google privacy policy for details regarding Google’s use and handling of data uploaded by Android Auto™. Use of Android Auto™ is at user’s own risk, and is subject to agreement to the Android Auto™ terms of use, which are presented to the user when the Android Auto™ application is downloaded to the user’s Android™ Phone. Android Auto™ vehicle integration is provided “as is,” and Honda cannot guarantee Android Auto™ operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in Android Auto™ software/Android™ operating system, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolescence of vehicle-integration hardware or software. See dealer for details. Only use Android Auto™ when conditions allow you to do so safely.
[7]Check the HondaLink® website for smartphone compatibility.