Honda Accord vs Honda CR-V (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,780
- Accord: $2,780 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- CR-V: 59.8 cu ft more cargo, 22.6 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Accord wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Accord | CR-V | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $29,590 | $32,370 | Accord |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 190 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | Accord |
| MPG combined | 32 mpg | 30 mpg | Accord |
| Cargo, max | 16.7 cu ft | 76.5 cu ft | CR-V |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.7 cu ft | 39.3 cu ft | CR-V |
| Rear legroom | 40.8 in | 41.0 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 41.3 in | Accord |
| Length | 195.7 in | 184.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.3 in | 73.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,239 lb | 3,472 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | 1,500 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 7.8 in | CR-V |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3 s estimate | 7.8 s estimate | Accord |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Accord LX FWD $28,395 | CR-V LX 2WD $30,920 | $2,525 |
| CR-V LX 2WD $30,920 | Accord SE FWD $30,695 | $225 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | Accord | CR-V | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $34,990 | $37,080 | Accord |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 204 hp | About the same |
| MPG combined | 44 mpg | 40 mpg | Accord |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.7 cu ft | 36.3 cu ft | CR-V |
| Rear legroom | 40.8 in | 41.0 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 41.3 in | Accord |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Accord wins 3 of 8 measures.
Cost to run
Accord costs $3,260 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Accord | CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $29,590 | $32,370 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,200 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,200 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $36,790 | $40,050 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: CR-V wins.
Accord wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Accord | 9% |
| MPG | Accord | 6% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | CR-V | 78% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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