2013 Honda Accord

A new four-cylinder engine and continuously variable transmission make their way onto the Honda Accord’s powertrain lineup for 2013. The majority of reviewers are happy with both, and Cars.com says, "The Accord's new staple drivetrain, a direct-injection four-cylinder and continuously variable automatic transmission, provides enough oomph around town. … The Nissan Altima's CVT responds faster to accelerator nudges, but Honda's gets the job done, kicking engine revs sky-high when you need passing power." A V6 engine, six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions are also available, depending on the trim. Fuel economy for the four-cylinder model with the CVT is 27/36 mpg city/highway, which is good for the class. The new suspension and power steering garner mixed comments. Test drivers generally think the Accord is smooth and capable, but most note that the steering is numb. If reliability is high on your must-have list, the Accord has one of the highest reliability ratings in its class. The Accord's major redesign this year has transformed it, in nearly every metric and dimension, for the better. Unlike many of those competitors, it's kept the V-6 on the table, while improving mileage and refinement across the board. It's also focused on interior space, and in a turnaround from the brand's recent features philosophy, now offers connectivity and safety-tech features on some of the volume models, not just the top-of-the-line trims.

The 2013 Honda Accord is fully redesigned and is available in sedan and coupe body styles. The Accord sedan comes in six trim levels, while the Accord coupe comes in four trims. Both models range from a four-cylinder engine and manual transmission to a V6 with an automatic. A CVT is also available on four-cylinder models. A plug-in hybrid Accord is expected to go on sale early next year as a 2014 model, followed by a regular Accord hybrid in the summer.

Engine Type

In-Line 4-Cylinder, V-6
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc) 2356 2356 2356 2356 3471 3471
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 185 @ 6400 189 @ 6400 185 @ 6400 185 @ 6400 278 @ 6200 278 @ 6200
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net) 181 @ 3900 182 @ 3900 181 @ 3900 181 @ 3900 252 @ 4900 252 @ 4900
Bore and Stroke (mm) 87 x 99.1 87 x 99.1 87 x 99.1 87 x 99.1 89 x 93 89 x 93
Compression Ratio 11.1 : 1 11.1 : 1 11.1 : 1 11.1 : 1 10.5 : 1 10.5 : 1
 Valve Train 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
 Fuel Injection Direct  Multi-Point
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System Standard
 Eco Assist™ System Standard
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) Standard
Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) Standard
 Active Sound Control Standard
 Hill Start Assist Standard
 CARB Emissions Rating[1] ULEV-2/PZEV
 Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer Standard
 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups[2] Standard
Transmissions
LX Sport EX EX-L EX-L V-6 Touring
 6-Speed Manual Transmission Standard
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.642, 2nd: 2.080, 3rd: 1.361, 4th: 1.023, 5th: 0.829, 6th: 0.686, Reverse: 3.673, Final Drive Ratio: 4.105
 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport Mode Available, Available (with Paddle Shifters) Available Standard
Gear Ratios: 2.645~0.405, Reverse: 2.645~1.800, Final Drive: 5.048
 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sport Mode Standard
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.359, 2nd: 2.095, 3rd: 1.485, 4th: 1.065, 5th: 0.754, 6th: 0.556, Reverse: 2.269, Final Drive Ratio: 3.941
Body/Suspension/Chassis
LX Sport EX EX-L EX-L V-6 Touring
 Unit-Body Construction Standard
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Standard
 Multi-Link Rear Suspension Standard
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) 17 / 14 17 / 14 17 / 14 17 / 14 19 / 15 19 / 15
 Front Shock Tower Bar Standard
 Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) Standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 2.54 2.46 2.54 2.54 2.55 2.55
 Steering Ratio 13.23 13.41 13.23  13.31
 Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) 38.1 39.6 38.1
 Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in) 11.1 / 11.1 11.5 /
 Wheels 16" Alloy 18" Alloy 17" Alloy
 All-Season Tires 205/65 R16 95H 235/45 R18 94V 215/55 R17 94V
 Compact Spare Tire T125/80 D16 97M
Exterior Measurements
LX Sport EX EX-L EX-L V-6 Touring
 Wheelbase (in) 109.3
 Length (in) 191.4
 Height (in) 57.7
 Width (in) 72.8
Track (in, front/rear) 62.8 / 62.7 62.4 / 62.4 62.4 / 62.3 62.4 / 62.3 62.4 / 62.3 62.4 / 62.3
Curb Weight (lbs, 6MT/CVT) 3192 / 3254 3276 / 3342 3267 / 3336 NA / 3358
NA / 3365 (with Navi)
Curb Weight (lbs, 6MT/6AT) NA / 3554
NA / 3559 (with Navi) NA / 3559
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, 6MT) 60 / 40 59 / 41 60 / 40
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, CVT) 61 / 39 60 / 40 61 / 39 60 / 40
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, 6AT) 62 / 38 62 / 38
Interior Measurements
LX Sport EX EX-L EX-L V-6 Touring
Headroom (in, front/rear) 39.1 / 37.5 39.1 / 37.5 37.6 / 37.0 37.6 / 37.0 37.6 / 37.0 37.6 / 37.0
Legroom (in, front/rear) 42.5 / 38.5 42.5 / 38.5 42.5 / 38.5 42.5 / 38.5 42.5 / 38.5 42.5 / 38.5
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) 58.6 / 56.5 58.6 / 56.5 58.6 / 56.5 58.6 / 56.5 58.6 / 56.5 58.6 / 56.5
Hiproom (in, front/rear) 55.6 / 54.7 55.6 / 54.7 55.6 / 54.7 55.6 / 54.7 55.6 / 54.7 55.6 / 54.7
 Cargo Volume (cu ft) 15.8 15.5
 Passenger Volume (cu ft) 103.2 103.2 100.8
 Seating Capacity 5
EPA Mileage Estimates[3] / Fuel
LX Sport EX EX-L EX-L V-6 Touring
6-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined) 24 / 34 / 28 24 / 34 / 28 24 / 34 / 28
 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (City/Highway/Combined) 27 / 36 / 30
 6-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined) 21 / 34 / 25
 Fuel (gal) 17.2
 Required Fuel Regular Unleaded
Active Safety
LX Sport EX EX-L EX-L V-6 Touring
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)[4] Standard
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)[5] Standard
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control[6] Standard
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Standard
 Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Standard
 Brake Assist Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)[7] Standard
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)