Matchup
Toyota Camry vs Honda Accord
The 2026 Camry LE FWD against the 2026 Accord Sport 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
- In the trims shown, the Camry costs $4,195 less: $30,895 against $35,090 for the Accord, destination included. PublishedToyotaPublishedHonda
- The Camry is rated 51 mpg combined by the EPA, 7 mpg better than the Accord (44 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Accord and still stop inside the lit road is 69 mph; in the Camry it’s 61 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
- The Accord gets to 60 mph 0.6 s sooner: 6.4 s against 7.0 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
Who each one suits
The Camry is the cheaper and thriftier one: $4,195 less in these trims and 51 mpg against 44, about $210 a year at 15,000 miles. It’s an IIHS Top Safety Pick+.
The Accord has more rear knee room, gets to 60 mph 0.6 s sooner, and its headlights rate Good against the Camry’s Acceptable, reaching 43 ft farther on low beams.
At a glance
| Camry | Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $30,895PublishedToyota | $35,090PublishedHonda |
| Powertrain | 2.5 L four-cylinder + two electric motors · Front-wheel drive | 2.0 L Atkinson four + 161-hp generator + 181-hp traction motor (two-motor hybrid) · Front-wheel drive |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.0 sTestedCar and Driver | 6.4 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver | 168 ft (51.2 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | 51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 44 mpg (5.3 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver | 17.0 cu ft (481 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Toyota | 2Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Seats | 5PublishedToyota | 5PublishedHonda |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+ | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick |
Acceleration
The Accord gets to 60 mph 0.6 s sooner: 6.4 s against 7.0 s.
| Camry | Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 225 hp (168 kW)PublishedToyota | 204 hp (152 kW)PublishedHonda |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft (221 Nm)PublishedToyota | 247 lb-ft (335 Nm)PublishedHonda |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.0 sTestedCar and Driver | 6.4 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 6.7 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 6.6 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 4.8 sTestedCar and Driver | 5.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 15.4 sTestedCar and Driver | 15.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
No meaningful gap between the Camry and the Accord on what we can measure here.
| Camry | Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver | 168 ft (51.2 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 364 ft (110.8 m)Simulated, estimated inputs | 351 ft (107.1 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 279 ft (85.0 m)Simulated, estimated inputs | 271 ft (82.5 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 169 ft (51.4 m)Simulated, estimated inputs | 163 ft (49.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
No meaningful gap between the Camry and the Accord on what we can measure here.
| Camry | Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 5★ · 9.7% riskTestedNHTSA | 5★ · 9.5% riskTestedNHTSA |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (22 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Honda |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.45Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.41Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Honda |
Efficiency and running costs
The Camry is rated 51 mpg combined by the EPA, 7 mpg better than the Accord (44 mpg).
| Camry | Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA combined | 51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 44 mpg (5.3 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $1,317/yrDerivedEPA | $1,527/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputs | 39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29Estimate | 0.32DerivedEPA |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
No meaningful gap between the Camry and the Accord on what we can measure here.
| Camry | Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.87 gTestedCar and Driver | 0.85 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.82 gSimulated, estimated inputs | 0.85 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.14 gSimulated, estimated inputs | 0.16 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft (11.4 m)PublishedToyota | 38.4 ft (11.7 m)PublishedHonda |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in (14 cm)PublishedToyota | 5.3 in (13 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Tires | All-season touring 205/65R16 · 205/65R16PublishedToyota | Goodyear Eagle Touring 235/40R19 all-season · 235/40R19TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
Behind a 5-ft-11 driver, a 5-ft-11 passenger gets +7.2 in of knee room in the Accord and +5.2 in in the Camry.
| Camry | Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5PublishedToyota | 5PublishedHonda |
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Toyota | 2Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 0Simulatedfrom Toyota | 2Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Cargo behind the second row | 15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver | 17.0 cu ft (481 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | −0.4 in (-1 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota | −1.2 in (-3 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +2.0 in (5 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota | +1.3 in (3 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +5.2 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota | +4.5 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | −0.5 in (-1 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota | −0.8 in (-2 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +5.2 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota | +7.2 in (18 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −3.1 in head · +0.9 in kneeSimulatedfrom Toyota | −3.4 in head · +2.9 in kneeSimulatedfrom Honda |
| Front head room, published | 38.3 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota | 37.5 in (95 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear head room, published | 37.6 in (96 cm)PublishedToyota | 37.2 in (94 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear leg room, published | 38.0 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota | 40.8 in (104 cm)PublishedHonda |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the Camry and the Accord on what we can measure here.
| Camry | Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 67 dBAEstimateCar and Driver | no data |
Visibility
No meaningful gap between the Camry and the Accord on what we can measure here.
| Camry | Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 20 ft (6.2 m)Simulated | 21 ft (6.4 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 46%Simulated | 42%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 Camry it’s 61 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction).
| Camry | Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | AcceptableTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 270 ft (82.4 m)TestedIIHS | 313 ft (95.3 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 61 mph (99 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | 69 mph (110 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 475 ft (144.8 m)TestedIIHS | 548 ft (167.0 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
No meaningful gap between the Camry and the Accord on what we can measure here.
| Camry | Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | 5★TestedNHTSA |
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS | 2026 Top Safety PickPublishedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb (1,565 kg)PublishedToyota | 3,462 lb (1,570 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Where each one wins
Toyota Camry
- In the trims shown, the Camry costs $4,195 less: $30,895 against $35,090 for the Accord, destination included. PublishedToyotaPublishedHonda
- The Camry is rated 51 mpg combined by the EPA, 7 mpg better than the Accord (44 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Camry costs about $210 a year less to run: $1,317/yr against $1,527/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- A 6-ft-4 driver has −0.4 in between head and headliner in the Camry and −1.2 in in the Accord. Simulatedfrom ToyotaSimulatedfrom Honda
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 4.8 s in the Camry and 5.1 s in the Accord. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
Honda Accord
- On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Accord and still stop inside the lit road is 69 mph; in the Camry it’s 61 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
- The Accord gets to 60 mph 0.6 s sooner: 6.4 s against 7.0 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 +5.2 in in the Camry. Simulatedfrom ToyotaSimulatedfrom Honda
- IIHS measured the Accord’s low beams lighting the road 43 ft farther on a straightaway: 313 ft against 270 ft. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- IIHS rates the Accord’s headlights Good and the Camry’s Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
Other trims
- Camry LE FWD · on this page
- Camry XSE AWD
- Accord LX
- Accord Sport Hybrid · on this page
Keep comparing
Sources
- Toyota: 2026 Camry trims and starting MSRP (AWD +$1,525) (2026-10)
- American Honda: 2026 Accord trims and starting MSRP (excludes $1,295 destination) (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota Camry HEV FF LE ratings (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)
- IIHS: 2026 Toyota Camry ratings (apply to 2025–26 models) (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Honda Accord ratings (crash tests apply to 2023–26 models) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade Test: Mainstream Favorite (Nightshade FWD) (2026-01)
- Car and Driver: 2025 Honda Accord vs. 2025 Toyota Camry compared (instrumented test of a 2024 Accord Sport Hybrid) (2024-12)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Toyota Camry Carefully Evolves (XSE AWD) (2024-07)
- Toyota: 2025 Camry eBrochure: specifications (dimensions, weights, tires, interior, cargo) (2024-06)
- Honda News (American Honda): 2026 Honda Accord Specifications & Features (2025-12)
- Toyota USA Newsroom: Toyota Camry Goes Exclusively Hybrid Plus a New Look and More Technology (2025 Camry launch) (2024-04)
- Toyota: 2026 Camry eBrochure: specifications (engine, motors, brakes, EPA ratings) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-door HEV FWD (VehicleId 21640) (2026-10)
- 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: 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.