Matchup
Honda Accord vs Honda CR-V
The 2026 Accord Sport Hybrid against the 2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.
Last checked Oct 1, 2026. Every figure links to its source.
The short answer
- The Accord stops from 70 mph in 168 ft, 14 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- In the trims shown, the Accord costs $8,910 less: $35,090 against $44,000 for the CR-V, destination included. PublishedHondaPublishedHonda
- NHTSA puts the Accord’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 9.5% risk against 15.5% risk for the CR-V. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
- The Accord is rated 44 mpg combined by the EPA, 7 mpg better than the CR-V (37 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
At a glance
| Accord | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $35,090PublishedHonda | $44,000PublishedHonda |
| Powertrain | 2.0 L Atkinson four + 161-hp generator + 181-hp traction motor (two-motor hybrid) · Front-wheel drive | 2.0 L Atkinson four + generator + 181-hp traction motor (two-motor hybrid) · Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System (on-demand rear coupling) |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 6.4 sTestedCar and Driver | 7.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 168 ft (51.2 m)TestedCar and Driver | 182 ft (55.5 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | 44 mpg (5.3 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 17.0 cu ft (481 L)TestedCar and Driver | 34.7 cu ft (983 L)PublishedHonda |
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Honda | 6Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Seats | 5PublishedHonda | 5PublishedHonda |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/P/G |
Acceleration
The Accord gets to 60 mph 0.7 s sooner: 6.4 s against 7.1 s.
| Accord | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp (152 kW)PublishedHonda | 204 hp (152 kW)PublishedHonda |
| Torque | 247 lb-ft (335 Nm)PublishedHonda | 247 lb-ft (335 Nm)PublishedHonda |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 6.4 sTestedCar and Driver | 7.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 6.6 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 7.2 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 5.1 sTestedCar and Driver | 5.2 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 15.1 sTestedCar and Driver | 15.8 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The Accord stops from 70 mph in 168 ft, 14 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft).
| Accord | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 168 ft (51.2 m)TestedCar and Driver | 182 ft (55.5 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 351 ft (107.1 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 373 ft (113.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 271 ft (82.5 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 285 ft (86.8 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 163 ft (49.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 173 ft (52.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
NHTSA puts the Accord’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 9.5% risk against 15.5% risk for the CR-V.
| Accord | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 5★ · 9.5% riskTestedNHTSA | 4★ · 15.5% riskTestedNHTSA |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Honda | 12 mph (19 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.41Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Honda | 1.24Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
The Accord is rated 44 mpg combined by the EPA, 7 mpg better than the CR-V (37 mpg).
| Accord | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA combined | 44 mpg (5.3 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $1,527/yrDerivedEPA | $1,815/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.32DerivedEPA | 0.36DerivedEPA |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
The CR-V rides higher: 8.2 in of ground clearance against 5.3 in.
| Accord | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.85 gTestedCar and Driver | 0.81 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.85 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.81 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.16 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.25 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft (11.7 m)PublishedHonda | 37.0 ft (11.3 m)PublishedHonda |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (13 cm)PublishedHonda | 8.2 in (21 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Tires | Goodyear Eagle Touring 235/40R19 all-season · 235/40R19TestedCar and Driver | Michelin Primacy A/S 235/55R19 all-season · 235/55R19TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
Our packing test fits 6 large suitcases in the CR-V and 2 in the Accord.
| Accord | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5PublishedHonda | 5PublishedHonda |
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Honda | 6Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 2Simulatedfrom Honda | 0Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Cargo behind the second row | 17.0 cu ft (481 L)TestedCar and Driver | 34.7 cu ft (983 L)PublishedHonda |
| Cargo, seats folded | no data | 71.8 cu ft (2,033 L)PublishedHonda |
| Towing | no data | 1,000 lb (454 kg)PublishedHonda |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | −1.2 in (-3 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | 0.0 in (0 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +1.3 in (3 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +2.3 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +4.5 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +5.3 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | −0.8 in (-2 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +2.5 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +7.2 in (18 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +4.4 in (11 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 | −0.1 in head · +0.1 in kneeSimulatedfrom Honda |
| Front head room, published | 37.5 in (95 cm)PublishedHonda | 38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear head room, published | 37.2 in (94 cm)PublishedHonda | 38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear leg room, published | 40.8 in (104 cm)PublishedHonda | 41.0 in (104 cm)PublishedHonda |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the Accord and the CR-V on what we can measure here.
| Accord | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | no data | 68 dBATestedCar and Driver |
Visibility
No meaningful gap between the Accord and the CR-V on what we can measure here.
| Accord | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 21 ft (6.4 m)Simulated | 20 ft (6.1 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 42%Simulated | 38%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Accord and still stop inside the lit road is 69 mph; in the CR-V it’s 62 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction).
| Accord | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 313 ft (95.3 m)TestedIIHS | 281 ft (85.7 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 69 mph (110 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | 62 mph (100 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 548 ft (167.0 m)TestedIIHS | 481 ft (146.6 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Accord rates Good and the CR-V Poor.
| Accord | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | 5★TestedNHTSA |
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | PoorTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS award | 2026 Top Safety PickPublishedIIHS | no data |
| Curb weight | 3,462 lb (1,570 kg)TestedCar and Driver | 3,890 lb (1,764 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Where each one wins
Honda Accord
- The Accord stops from 70 mph in 168 ft, 14 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- In the trims shown, the Accord costs $8,910 less: $35,090 against $44,000 for the CR-V, destination included. PublishedHondaPublishedHonda
- NHTSA puts the Accord’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 9.5% risk against 15.5% risk for the CR-V. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
- The Accord is rated 44 mpg combined by the EPA, 7 mpg better than the CR-V (37 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Accord rates Good and the CR-V Poor. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Accord costs about $288 a year less to run: $1,527/yr against $1,815/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Accord and still stop inside the lit road is 69 mph; in the CR-V it’s 62 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
- The Accord gets to 60 mph 0.7 s sooner: 6.4 s against 7.1 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- Behind a 5-ft-11 driver, a 5-ft-11 passenger gets +7.2 in of knee room in the Accord and +4.4 in in the CR-V. Simulatedfrom HondaSimulatedfrom Honda
- The Accord held 0.85 g on the skidpad against 0.81 g for the CR-V. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- IIHS measured the Accord’s low beams lighting the road 32 ft farther on a straightaway: 313 ft against 281 ft. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- It takes a 13 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Accord; the CR-V goes over at 12 mph. Simulated, estimated inputsfrom HondaSimulated, estimated inputs
Honda CR-V
- Our packing test fits 6 large suitcases in the CR-V and 2 in the Accord. Simulatedfrom HondaSimulatedfrom Honda
- The CR-V has 17.7 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 34.7 cu ft against 17.0 cu ft. TestedCar and DriverPublishedHonda
- The CR-V rides higher: 8.2 in of ground clearance against 5.3 in. PublishedHondaPublishedHonda
- On packed snow the CR-V can pull away at 0.25 g, against 0.16 g for the Accord. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
- A 5-ft-11 rear passenger has +2.5 in of head room in the CR-V and −0.8 in in the Accord. Simulatedfrom HondaSimulatedfrom Honda
- A 6-ft-4 driver has 0.0 in between head and headliner in the CR-V and −1.2 in in the Accord. Simulatedfrom HondaSimulatedfrom Honda
Other trims
- Accord LX
- Accord Sport Hybrid · on this page
- CR-V EX-L AWD
- CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid · on this page
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Sources
- Car and Driver: 2025 Honda Accord vs. 2025 Toyota Camry compared (instrumented test of a 2024 Accord Sport Hybrid) (2024-12)
- Car and Driver: Comparison test: CR-V Hybrid, CX-50 Hybrid, Forester Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid (2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid AWD) (2025-10)
- American Honda: 2026 Accord trims and starting MSRP (excludes $1,295 destination) (2026-10)
- American Honda: 2026 CR-V trims and starting MSRP (excludes $1,450 destination) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid 4-door HEV FWD (VehicleId 22062) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid SUV HEV AWD (VehicleId 20888) (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Honda Accord 1.5 L turbo (id 50070) and Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring (id 50056) ratings (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Honda CR-V AWD (1.5 L turbo, id 49487) and CR-V Hybrid AWD (id 49488) ratings (2026-10)
- Honda News (American Honda): 2026 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (2025-08)
- Honda News (American Honda): 2026 Honda Accord Specifications & Features (2025-12)
- 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)
- US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (CR-V coastdown target coefficients) (2026-01)
- IIHS: 2026 Honda Accord ratings (crash tests apply to 2023–26 models) (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Honda CR-V ratings (crash tests apply to 2023–27 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.