2026 · Midsize sedan
Honda Accord: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured
Honda’s midsize sedan: a 192-hp 1.5 L turbo or a 204-hp two-motor hybrid that drives mostly on electricity.
Figures are for the Accord Sport Hybrid (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 1, 2026.
Where it stands among sedans
- #2 of 7Large suitcases, packed: 2
- #1 of 6Braking 70–0 mph, tested: 168 ft
- #1 of 7Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction: 351 ft
- #1 of 7Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in: +7.2 in
- #4 of 7Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver: −1.2 in
- #3 of 6Fastest you can stop inside the low beams: 69 mph
- #4 of 7Starting price, this trim: $35,090
Ranked against the default trim of every sedan in the catalog that has the figure.
At a glance
| Starting price, this trim | $35,090PublishedHonda |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.0 L Atkinson four + 161-hp generator + 181-hp traction motor (two-motor hybrid) · Front-wheel drive |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 6.4 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 168 ft (51.2 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | 44 mpg (5.3 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 17.0 cu ft (481 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Seats | 5PublishedHonda |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick |
Acceleration
Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.
| Power | 204 hp (152 kW)PublishedHonda |
|---|---|
| Torque | 247 lb-ft (335 Nm)PublishedHonda |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 6.4 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 6.6 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 5.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 15.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 168 ft (51.2 m)TestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 351 ft (107.1 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 271 ft (82.5 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 163 ft (49.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.
| NHTSA rollover rating | 5★ · 9.5% riskTestedNHTSA |
|---|---|
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Honda |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.41Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Honda |
Efficiency and running costs
At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.
| EPA combined | 44 mpg (5.3 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
|---|---|
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $1,527/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.32DerivedEPA |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.85 gTestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.85 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.16 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft (11.7 m)PublishedHonda |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (13 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Tires | Goodyear Eagle Touring 235/40R19 all-season · 235/40R19TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?
| Seats | 5PublishedHonda |
|---|---|
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 2Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Cargo behind the second row | 17.0 cu ft (481 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | −1.2 in (-3 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +1.3 in (3 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +4.5 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | −0.8 in (-2 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +7.2 in (18 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −3.4 in head · +2.9 in kneeSimulatedfrom Honda |
| Front head room, published | 37.5 in (95 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear head room, published | 37.2 in (94 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear leg room, published | 40.8 in (104 cm)PublishedHonda |
Visibility
Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 21 ft (6.4 m)Simulated |
|---|---|
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 42%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
IIHS measured how far these headlights reach. Can you stop inside that light?
| IIHS headlight rating | GoodTestedIIHS |
|---|---|
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 313 ft (95.3 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 69 mph (110 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 548 ft (167.0 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA |
|---|---|
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS award | 2026 Top Safety PickPublishedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 3,462 lb (1,570 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Accord compared
Trims in the catalog
- Accord LX · from $29,690
- Accord Sport Hybrid · from $35,090 · figures on this page
Other sedans
Sources
- American Honda: 2026 Accord trims and starting MSRP (excludes $1,295 destination) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: 2025 Honda Accord vs. 2025 Toyota Camry compared (instrumented test of a 2024 Accord Sport Hybrid) (2024-12)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Honda Accord 1.5 L turbo (id 50070) and Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring (id 50056) ratings (2026-10)
- Honda News (American Honda): 2026 Honda Accord Specifications & Features (2025-12)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid 4-door HEV FWD (VehicleId 22062) (2026-10)
- Honda News (American Honda): 2023 Honda Accord press kit (two-motor hybrid, battery location, CVT Step-Shift) (2022-11)
- Car and Driver: 2023 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid long-term test: 40,000-mile verdict (75-mph highway test) (2024-12)
- US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (Accord coastdown target coefficients) (2026-01)
- IIHS: 2026 Honda Accord ratings (crash tests apply to 2023–26 models) (2026-10)
- IIHS: IIHS pushes improvements in crash avoidance with 2026 awards (Mar 24, 2026) (2026-03)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.