Honda Accord vs Toyota Avalon
Overview | |
Years produced1995-2022 | Years produced1976-Present |
MSRP$36,125 | MSRP$27,295 |
Average price | Average price$22,482 |
Listings28 | Listings872 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s true the Honda Accord midsize sedan doesn’t have all-wheel drive, a third-row seat, a big cargo area you can pack to the roof, or styling that suggests you live an adventurous lifestyle. If you want those things, spend thousands of dollars more for the Honda Pilot SUV, which is less dynamic to drive and more expensive to own and operate. But, if you don’t need (or want) those things, consider the 11th-generation 2023 Accord, which remains an excellent, if comparatively expensive, example of the traditional four-door family car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 205 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 205 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Torque185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque192 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.1 cu ft | Cargo Space16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3580 lbs | Curb Weight3239 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height57.1 in |
Length195.9 in | Length195.7 in |
Width72.8 in | Width73.3 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload940 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1995-2022 | 1976-Present |
MSRP | $36,125 | $27,295 |
Average price | $22,482 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | It’s true the Honda Accord midsize sedan doesn’t have all-wheel drive, a third-row seat, a big cargo area you can pack to the roof, or styling that suggests you live an adventurous lifestyle. If you want those things, spend thousands of dollars more for the Honda Pilot SUV, which is less dynamic to drive and more expensive to own and operate. But, if you don’t need (or want) those things, consider the 11th-generation 2023 Accord, which remains an excellent, if comparatively expensive, example of the traditional four-door family car. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 205 hp I4 | 1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 205 hp I4 | 1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 192 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.1 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3580 lbs | 3239 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 195.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.3 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 940 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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