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Honda Accord

Honda Accord — 3-door hatchback (1976–1989)4-door sedan (1976–present)2-door coupé (1989–2017)5-door station wagon (1989–2015). Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.

About the Honda Accord

Honda Accord is a 3-door hatchback (1976–1989)4-door sedan (1976–present)2-door coupé (1989–2017)5-door station wagon (1989–2015) in the compact car (1976–1989)mid-size car (1989–present) class. The guide brings together the vehicle information currently available for this model and a Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.

This guide is designed to answer practical questions about the Honda Accord, including its specifications, engine, fuel economy, tires, maintenance and ownership details.

Honda Accord specifications at a glance

Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.

Make	Honda
Model	Accord
Model years	Not specified
Body style	3-door hatchback (1976–1989)4-door sedan (1976–present)2-door coupé (1989–2017)5-door station wagon (1989–2015)
Vehicle class	Compact car (1976–1989)Mid-size car (1989–present)
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1976–present
Market / country	CA, ES, FI, GB, LU, MY, NL, NZ, TH, UA, US

Engine, transmission and performance

The available source data does not identify a single engine configuration for every Honda Accord variant.. The listed drivetrain/layout is Front-engine, front-wheel-drive.

Drivetrain / layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

Honda Accord other specifications

Name	Honda Accord
Image	2023 Honda Accord LX, front left, 07-13-2023.jpg
Caption	2023 Honda Accord LX (US)
Alt	Front three-quarter view of a front-engined four-door car.

Honda Accord generations and model years

Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.

Generation / scope	Years	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain
Honda Accord	1976–present	Not specified	Not specified	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

Honda Accord features and equipment

Features shown below are tied to the available source material for this model. Equipment can vary by year, trim and market.

Standard or documented features

✓The sports car approach to the Accord SiR was aimed at aligning the Accord with the ''Honda Verno'' sports sedan that replaced the Vigor, called the Honda Saber a platform-mate shared with the Honda Inspire

✓The compact sedan role the Accord previously filled was now relegated to the Honda Rafaga and Ascot

✓It came with cloth sport seats styled similar to the Prelude or optional leather seats, both exclusive to the SiR

✓The Accord SiR Coupe and then Accord SiR wagon was built with the Japan-spec H22A powertrains which were shipped from Japan and were installed into the HAM-built Accord SiR models

✓The 1994–1997 "CD" Accord chassis was designed for the H22A powertrain to be installed

✓because the firewall was curved at the top to allow more space for the tilting backward of the H22A engine near the middle of the firewall

✓Features for the 94–95 Accord SiR models (sedans and coupes) included the following items: cruise control, automatic climate control (Similar to the first-generation Acura CL), Bose stereo system, 7,400 redline tachometer, optional electronic traction control, and optional limited-slip differential for automatic transmission, optional SRS and airbags, factory-installed driving lights, optional factory-installed "pop up" navigation radio head unit, sound insulation liner under front bonnet, black-housing headlamps, no side molding was available on the Accord SiR sedan, optional rear sunscreen, optional sunroof, and power-retractable outside mirrors

✓Features for the 96–97 Accord SiR models (sedans, coupes, and wagons) included the same as above while adding

✓optional cruise control

✓rear window wiper on the sedan, optional leather interior, and a coloured side molding for the sedan as well

TIRE PRESSURE

Recommended tire pressure for Honda Accord

Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.

Normal load32 PSI front30 PSI rear

Fully loaded34 PSI front33 PSI rear

Load condition	Front	Rear	Status
Normal	32 PSI	30 PSI	Estimate
Fully loaded	34 PSI	33 PSI	Estimate

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Frequently asked questions about Honda Accord

These FAQs are generated automatically for this specific vehicle from the specifications, features and ownership data available in CarCareTool. Questions are selected by relevance so the page focuses on details that can actually be answered for this model.

What tire pressure should I use for the Honda Accord?

For the correct setting, use the cold inflation pressure on the vehicle placard or in the owner’s manual. When CarCareTool does not have a verified configuration-specific value, its starting estimate is 32 PSI front and 30 PSI rear for normal load. This is an estimate, not an OEM recommendation.

What is the best engine oil for the Honda Accord?

There is no single best engine oil for every Honda Accord configuration. Use the viscosity grade and manufacturer approval specified for the exact engine in the owner’s manual.

What body style is the Honda Accord?

The Honda Accord is classified as a 3-door hatchback (1976–1989)4-door sedan (1976–present)2-door coupé (1989–2017)5-door station wagon (1989–2015).

Is the Honda Accord FWD, RWD or AWD?

The listed drivetrain/layout for the Honda Accord is Front-engine, front-wheel-drive.

Who makes the Honda Accord?

The manufacturer listed for the Honda Accord is Honda.

When was the Honda Accord produced?

The available source data describes production as 1976–present.

What class of car is the Honda Accord?

The Honda Accord is listed in the Compact car (1976–1989)Mid-size car (1989–present) class.

Which markets or countries sold the Honda Accord?

The CarCareTool catalog currently associates the Honda Accord with CA, ES, FI, GB, LU, MY, NL, NZ, TH, UA, US. Market availability and specifications can differ.

What replaced the Honda Accord?

The available vehicle data lists a later model or generation as the successor where applicable.

How often should I check the tire pressure on the Honda Accord?

Check the tires regularly and before long trips, with the tires cold. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual as the source of the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

Should I use the tire sidewall pressure for the Honda Accord?

No. The maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall is not automatically the vehicle’s recommended setting. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the correct cold inflation pressure.

Does the recommended tire pressure change when the Honda Accord is fully loaded?

It can. Many vehicles specify a different cold pressure for heavier loads. Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the exact loading condition.

Can the Honda Accord have different tire pressures front and rear?

Yes. Some vehicles specify different front and rear pressures because axle loads and vehicle configurations differ. Follow the exact vehicle recommendation where available.

Why can mileage differ from the published figure for the Honda Accord?

Published fuel economy is measured under a defined test method. Real-world mileage can vary with traffic, speed, temperature, tire pressure, payload, maintenance and driving style.

Data sources and verification are available in the page editor; exact specifications can vary by year, market, trim and engine.

Honda Accord images

Vehicle images are shown from the stored source image records when available.