2020 Honda Accord towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,000lb
- LX FWD, 1.5L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 1,000 lb.
- Top 45% of 27 sedans (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 1,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 800 lb
- Margin
- 200 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 26% of 3,131 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 20-26 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 1,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | No |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 1,000 lb: LX FWD, $24,230.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 850 lb | 3,981 lb | 3,131 lb | $24,230 |
| 1.5T LX FWD | N/A | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,213 lb | $24,270 |
| LX 1.5T CVT FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,131 lb | $24,270 |
| Sport FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 850 lb | 4,058 lb | 3,208 lb | $26,940 |
| 1.5T Sport FWD | N/A | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,213 lb | $26,980 |
| Sport 1.5T CVT FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,155 lb | $26,980 |
| Sport 1.5T Manual FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,155 lb | $26,980 |
| EX FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 850 lb | 4,049 lb | 3,199 lb | $28,030 |
| 1.5T EX FWD | N/A | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,213 lb | $28,070 |
| EX 1.5T CVT FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,199 lb | $28,070 |
| EX-L FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 850 lb | 4,067 lb | 3,217 lb | $30,530 |
| 1.5T EX-L FWD | N/A | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,213 lb | $30,570 |
| EX-L 1.5T CVT FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,217 lb | $30,570 |
| 2.0T Sport FWD | N/A | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,213 lb | $31,510 |
| Sport 2.0T Auto FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,298 lb | $31,510 |
| Sport 2.0T Manual FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,298 lb | $31,510 |
| 2.0T EX-L FWD | N/A | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,213 lb | $32,570 |
| EX-L 2.0T Auto FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,362 lb | $32,570 |
| Touring FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 850 lb | 4,278 lb | 3,428 lb | $36,360 |
| 2.0T Touring FWD | N/A | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,213 lb | $36,400 |
| Touring 2.0T Auto FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,428 lb | $36,400 |
No rating listed: 4 trims.
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2009 to 2023: 1,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | 1,500 lb | LX 2WD | $25,150 |
| Honda Accord (this car) | 1,000 lb | LX FWD | $24,230 |
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree