My 2010 Accord 4 Cylinder has 232K miles on her and she has taken a BEATING. Engine and transmission still run like clockwork, while idling you can barely hear the engine running. 190 Horsepower is plenty of power for the everyday driver. I love my Honda.

Last year for the V6.. Better get it while you can.

I love my V6 for many reasons already stated above. What I really love about my Accord is how roomy the car is for passengers and gear. Took four golfers and four golf bags and all of us fit comfortably inside the car on a 3 hour drive and all of my passengers were impressed how smooth and powerful the car drove. And with all of the bells and whistles this car has, it makes for an enjoyable ride.

I hate my 4 cylinder..Almost cried when a toyota passed me on the highway while i was flooring it lol

I'm so blown away by the V6, I got it because it was the only black Accord the dealer had left, and man did I get lucky, can't believe how fast it is and how well it drives, really love it!

I got the '16 EX-L V6 new, and love it. Did a 1200 mile road trip within a few weeks, and got 36mpg (indicated on the display, so probably a bit optimistic) on the freeways. Never at a loss for power when needing to pass slow semi trucks on 2 lane highways or needing to get up to speed to merge on freeways. 66k miles now, and super reliable. Still love the sound when I have to get on it. The 4 cylinder is practical and almost nobody *needs* a V6 in a mid-size sedan, but for me, it was well worth it.

I have the 2016 Honda Accord Sport with the 4Cy. Black paint 19 inch wheels. I absolutely love this car and I’ve owned Chevys my whole life. Good fuel economy, low maintenance cost, clean luxury look.

If I may defend the honor of the I4 CVT a bit: I went to the dealership expecting to get the V6, and I wound up in the 4. Here's why: -Smoothness. I don't know where you're all getting the notion that the 6 is smoother. It's the opposite. The CVT wafts effortlessly while the 6's traditional cog-swapper gets kind of lurchy in city driving. Also, Honda's CVT is a masterpiece compared to most. Very well behaved. -Fuel economy. Here's the thing about the economy numbers they cite. The city MPG is always going to be optimistic. I drive in SF a lot and you wind up crawling most of the time. Big engines devour their gas tanks in these situations. -Enough power. This is a bit unique to me, but where I live and work, I'm mostly going slowly despite my efforts. Most of the drivers around me are old or tourists, so I'm usually trapped behind them. Having 185 horses on tap is more than enough. I'd be strangling the poor V6 to death out here. Incidentally, 9+ seconds for 0-60 is hogwash. It'll do it in the mid 7s. Don't know where they got that ridiculous number. -Cost. I wasn't super cost-sensitive when I got into this, and I bought at the end of the '16 model year so I was seeing prices 4k below sticker. Even still, the V6 cost as much as a nice CPO BMW 3-series. At that price point, you're nudging into a completely different world of car buying. This is not to suggest that the V6 is bad. During my test drive I aimed it onto the freeway, mashed the pedal, and was very impressed. The damn thing felt like being in a cavalry charge. But I had to be honest with myself. Did I want to take on the added cost and rough shifting in exchange for sweetening that tiny percentage of my motoring existence? I personally decided not to. And the CVT model makes MOST of my driving time better. But that's a call you will all have to make for yourselves.

Just got a 2017 Honda Acoord V6. And when I tell u she glides bruh...I am in love‼️‼️‼️

love my V6, never lost at the light

He's right; the Touring is worth the indulgence. I traded up from a 2014 Touring to a 2017 yesterday and it feels like a different car; with the additional suspension and power steering work, it's much more refined. Engine feels smoother too.

I have the 2015 Accord V6 EX-L Coupe. I got the paddle shifted automatic because of a bum left leg. But, the V6 and the automatic are tremendous, so I do not miss the six speed manual. I actually think the 0-60 time is greater than advertised. When I launch the car in the regular auto drive mode, the car blisters to 60 in under 6 seconds. That is pull, baby. Two hundred and seventy eight bhp, stock. Not humongous, but enough to satisfy. On the freeway, the engine is turbine smooth and 60 to over 100 mph comes very, very quickly. Yes, the four cylinder is adequate. I know, because my wife has one. But, it is nothing like the v6. It is really worth getting the v6 if you love driving and desire some modicum of power. More than adequate is the way to go!

I get 37 mpg highway with my 16 Accord EXL V6 navi Honda sense sedan. 2 other thing some buyers may want to consider when comparing the 4 cylinder versus V6 Accord is 4 cylinder engines have a timing chain while the V6 engines have a timing belt that requires the belts to be changed along with the water pump at 100,000 miles which cost around $700.00. There are other minor differences the V6 models have an acoustic windshields and side front glass, gas struts for the hood instead of a prop rod like the 4's.

Go for the V6, I have had it for 1 year now and it is efficient yet powerful for highway driving, especially out of state. Gas mileage difference is small. Plus on touring V6 get all kinds of goodies, like heated seats and big wheels and many other things. I have a new V8 mustang and F80 M3, trust me, this V6 is a dependable, no nonsense daily steed.

GET THE TOURING V6 the accord you can get !

Had my V6 model for nearly 10 years now/140k so I can give some facts: overall lifetime mpg is 31. That is a mix of city/highway, although I can tell you that highway stretches w/o traffic will get you into the mid 30s, even up to 40mpg due to the VCM. Despite not having any indicator lights for the VCM, you learn where it engages and what to do or what not to do to get it kicked out of VCM. Without VCM, highway mpg is just meh so you really need to get it in that mode to benefit from the fuel savings. Acceleration is powerful but it is definitely more high-strung than a typical I4 turbo these days, so off the line it won't feel that fast, but at 60+ full throttle it will be a blast as any other low 14 second quarter mile car. Adding a K-tuner, MDX spacer, made the engine dynamics improve dramatically for everyday driving. 1/4 mile run is 14.2 at high elevation; no doubt I could get at least 13.9 at sea level. Best part through is just how smooth the engine is. It's refined like a luxury ride. No thrashing, boat engine sounds, or weirdness like that. Suspension, you really need to add the progress sway bar to keep the car flat to which then you have zero body roll and no reduction in ride comfort. I also threw lightweight wheels which further helped off the line acceleration and made the car more nimble. Overall, this is honestly the best car I've ever owned. Absolutely zero mechanical issues.

I’m way late on this but this might help someone buying a used car- I have both and you are spot on - get the V6.

I'm a V6 type of guy. And I'd be more so at those price points.

That Honda V6 is a great engine !! Hope it survives into 2018

I opted for the V-6 in the EX-L trim, with an extra pedal. It is comfortable and FUN to drive- especially with the manual trans!!! The Honda V-6 engine has an incredibly broad torque curve- worth the extra cost IMO.

i4 = Better fuel economy, more cheaper, higher resale, and less maintenance cost (i.e less spark plugs needed) v6 = More power, 6 speed auto, more responsive/fun to drive.

the Honda manual trans are so smooth you barely notice your shifting. smooth like butter

Went with a 2017 4 cylinder, because they have timing chain and the v6 has timing belts. The 4 cylinder 2.4L VTech is impressive. Enough power to pass definitely.

75K on my 2014 EX-L V6 absolutely love my car. The 9th gen is the best Accord hands down! From the design, to the interior quality, and packaging. I was at the dealer for an oil change and I was looking at the 2023 Honda has missed the mark for me. They have cheapened up the interior so much from he fixed head restraints in the rear to the hard-touch plastic on the rear door panels. Even the seat-backs look cheap and only a passenger map pocket. Needless to say I am glad Honda's last a long time because I will be driving mine for a long time.

that voice crack at 1:53 tho on point

Everyone says to get the V6, not because it's faster and cost more, but it has the traditional 6 speed automatic transmission, compared to the CVT in the 4-cylinder, which not everyone likes.

I wish they offered the v6 with a manual in the sedan 😭

Big difference is the lower end 4cyl. I got a sport in black. Only 25k, looks the part. Sure it doesn't have all the luxury.. or not near the power. But 25k to 35k is a big difference! I wish you could get the v6 engine in lower trims for a better balance in terms of cost and fun.

I bought myself a 2016 accord touring 3months ago and loveee it! it accelerates quickly, quiet inside while crusing, good driving dynamics and i also got 35MPG on the highway constantly. over 400miles per tank of fuel. only thing i wish it had was • heated steering wheel • cooled seats • front camera • better audio system

I just bought the four banger good enough to drive to work

Have to go with the V6 for the price difference. Better transmission (if you don't want an I4 6MT Sedan or a v6 6MT Coupe.) Fuel economy difference is minimal, and if you do a lot of highway driving the V6 will probably close in on the I4 even more. Also never realized the States doesn't get an I4 Touring. In addition to the EX-L I4, we get a Touring I4 which means you get the nicer wheels and headlights. Up until 2016 you could get an I4 Touring with a 6 speed manual which is an awesome combo with the full leather interior.

I like more horsepower and can't stand CVTs, so I'd definitely get the six cylinder with the six speed automatic transmission

I'm so happy I got a V6 Touring

I own a 2009 Accord; I4, 5-speed manual..This is the best car I've ever owned. I still enjoy driving it. My next car will be another Accord (I4 turbo, 6-speed). I4 or V6. What's important to you? Do you need a V6? Why? For what? How much is a quicker 0-60 worth? Do you NEED to burn up more gas (and money) in a V6 during cruise? If money is no object, get the V6.

I just got a 2016 Honda Accord V6 coupe and I absolutely love it. I actually get 37 mpg on the highway, and about 25 in the city. So it's not too crazy n

The vast majority of buyers in this segment will be satisfied with the 4 cylinder. If you do want a V6 get them while you can because rumor has it that the next generation accord will not offer a V6 anymore.

Loving our V6 touring! ❤

I drive a 2017 manual Accord Sport Special Edition 4 cylinders and my friend drives a 2013 manual Accord Coupe V6. Whenever he can drive mine, he's always amazed. The weight of the V6 engine plays a lot in the maneuverability of the vehicle. So this comparison of CVT 4 cylinders and automatic V6 isn't that much relevant. Get the clutches!

get the 6! I bought a 16 a white EXL coupe v6 and I test drove a 4 to see the difference and was sold on the V6.

I test drove the hybrid touring model and I loved it. That’s the one I’d get personally.

Get the 6-cylinder. Lots of power with excellent mileage - easy choice. The dealer loaned a 4-cylinder for a few days and it got WORSE mile than my 6-cylinder Accord.

The 4 cylinder has a timing chain that lasts the life of the engine while the V6 has a timing belt that needs to be changed at 100,000 miles. That's a $500 - $1,000 maintenance cost.

You should have mentioned the sport with manual!

Test drove both. Verdict: Get the V6. It's a different car for only $3k more. It's not about the acceleration, but rather about the smoothness of the driving and riding experience, which is important in this type of cars. If I were to get a 4 cylinder Accord, I might as well get a better Civic for the same money.

id get the v6 6 speed manual coupe with a 13.7 1/4 mile and 5.4 0-60.. life too short to be slow

The V6 is definitely worth the extra cost of gas. Typically, you go for Acura for a luxury Honda. The Accord Touring though, rides like a luxury car.

I have a 2016 Accord Sport which I really do love. I have contemplated trading it in next year for the Touring. I miss a lot of the fun features keyless entry, remote start, sunroof, decent stereo, V6 and the CVT in the Sport... power just seems so unpredictable. For the price there are sacrifices.

The choice is a no-brainer. I wouldn't even consider the 4 cylinder. Honda makes great V6 engines and this one is particularly economical. The highway mpg figure is 33. Check out the Honda forums online and you'll see that most real world owners meet or exceed that on the road. Rumor has it that Honda is going to drop the V6 option on the newly redesigned '18 Accord due out in late '17. I really hope they don't. I will not own a 4 cylinder in this size car, even if it's got a turbo.

Regular octane gas with a high 10.5 to 1 compression ratio sounds a little scary but Honda knows what they’re doing

I'd say get the V6 primary because it has a traditional automatic rather than those crappy CVTs.

300,000 miles later, I'm glad I got the last V6 Accord

The hell with the fuel economy. Money will come and go. Just get the V6 and have fun!

I owned a 2017 accord sport and a 2020 civic sport each with a 2.4 l cvt engine snd 2.0 cvt engine. Having owned both I am enjoying my v6 tlx a spec much more. Both of my previous vehicles were very eye catching but not fun to drive. I also worried about the cvt eventually going since that is a $7000+ repair here. If I could go back in time I would’ve gone with touring with the j series v6 same as my current Acura. Spend the extra money, don’t have any regrets. The 4 cylinders also don’t come with sunroofs so if that’s important to you, look to a higher trim.

I own a Honda V6 Accord Ex L sedan, bought new. It is terrific.

2:34 music to my ears

This 9.5 gen Honda Accord is my dream car right now. If I were to get one, I would choose the LX or the EX. I’m not a very fast driver but love the Accord brand a lot. Right now, I have a 1990 Honda Accord LX Sedan that I bought as my first car. So far, I’ve only had older high milage cars. But I’m saving up for a 2016-17 Honda Accord because I really want to own a newer car and love the Honda Accords!

J series vtec engines are amazing 👌

I love my 2017 Accord V6 Touring! Bought it new in 2017 and I'm so glad I did.

Informative and practical. KEEP videos like this coming.

Get a I4, if you have a need for speed just pick up a CBR600 with the extra 4k

i get > 30 mph with a 2017 V-6 , it is wonderful to drive ,and you can get manual

I have a manual transmission. I'd rather have a v6 but a manual transmission is more important. It brings the acceleration gap much closer too. I think a sport would have been a better comparison in terms of ride and handling.

Canadian Sport with 6sp manual is the best trim of all offering the best value of all Honda. Almost as fast as my previous 2014 Si but a lot better (and better looking) all around. 0-60 in less than 7 seconds, super smooth and fun manual transmission, Apple Car play (and Android Auto), beautiful wheels, dual exhaust, etc. This car is cheaper than a Civic touring but IMO better in every aspects if you are a grown up ;-)

Bought a 2014 Accord V6 EX-L, and couldn't be any happier. Glad I got the V6, the V4's acceleration is just painfully slow. On Highway I get 35mpg at 65-70mph because of the Variable Cylinder Management that turns off half of the cylinders. In the city though, MPG can drop pretty quickly to around 19-22mpg. All the accord's leather trim options features vinyl coated leather seats, meaning it's real leather coated with vinyl to extend it's durability. The seat feels like fake leather and that's one thing I'm not too happy about. The 0-60 is definitely faster than posted in video close to 6 sec instead of 7.

I bought the 2017 Accord Sport manual 4-cyl and I love this car. Would a tick more power be fantastic? Yes, but w/a manual I can really get my car moving.

Your 0-60 is way too slow for both models

I had the 2015 4 CVT and hated it. Went back for the 2017 V6 and love it !!! I will never get a CVT again.

I have the V6 and I like it. The issue is when you hit the 105K service. Honda request service exceeding $2300. The V6 has a timing belt that needs replacing compared to the timing chain of the V4. Something I wish I knew prior to choosing.

Love my v6. Keeping forever and I love 5miles from work.

I got 44k miles on my 2017 V6. How about you?

Well I’m stuck. I hate CVT transmissions and I don’t want to pay for a timing belt in the V6. Guess I’ll look elsewhere.

4 banger for life

The honda sport is for the ones that cant afford the v6 touring lol

love my 2017 4 banger accord sport se.. woohoo V6 is obviously a faster choice, but in reality anyone looking to buy a damn Honda Accord in general could really give less than two shits about speed and should probably looks for a subaru wrx or something.. I bought mine because i love their looks inside and out, space, and of course reliability..

Excellent performance from V6 is unmatched Best and exceptional performance 🎉🎉🎉

As Tim "The Toolman" Taylor would say, "MORE POWER"!

Get the manual. It's awesome!

An Accord should have a V6 standard, with an optional V8. The Civic should have a standard 4 and V^ option. The Accord is far too expensive to only offer a 4 cy

Love my 2008 2,4!!! litre sedan!Buyed 2012 and still without problems!!!Timing CHAIN!!!

Bought my 2015 2.4 CVT Accord EXL new and I find it has plenty of power. Silly to be concerned about 1/4 mile times unless you constantly drag race. We all go about the same speed down the highway. The 4 cylinder engine is far less complex and I get 35 MPG on trips. This is my 8th Accord and I usually put 250-350K on them and get another. I probably will not buy another new Accord as they have gone to turbos which run too hot

The cvt alone would be a reason not to buy the i4. Unless you were to purchase the 6 speed version

I didn't get neither of those, I got the sport instead canadian model.

I wish the V6 manual was offered in the sedan.

buy at end of year and save ~6 grand or so. I picked up a new 2016 EXL-V6 Coupe for 26ish and it is AWESOME

Currently have a 09 EX-L v6. The 5 speed trans kinda suffers when I'm going over 120. Think I'll upgrade to the 9th gen version as long as it's cheap. I also heard they fixed the VCM issues with the 9th gen.

You answered all the questions i had. Im glad you made the video and it was really helpful

CVT I4 Accord = rental fleet special. V6 Accord = real car to buy. Glad to see this video finally compare the two in a meaningful way. Not even sure why anyone would choose the CVT I4 Accord. I'd go for the Camry I4 that comes with a real automatic transmission any day of the year if I were somehow committed to sticking with an I4 midsize.

4 banger all the way.

Probably the most interesting car presenter IN THE WORLD.

The 4 cylinder Accord has a timing chain. Too bad that the 6 cylinder Accord has a timing belt.

I went from a 2007 V6 Accord to a 2020 1.5T Accord and I’m happy with my switch. Loved the V6 but the turbo engine and good fuel economy is even better

The author doesn't mention that the V6 engine uses a rubber timing belt that will need to be changed for an enormous some of money, while the 4 cylinder uses a permanent metal timing chain that will never require attention. Check used Accords for sale on any website. There are 3 six cylinders for every 1 four cylinder. Kind of tells you which one people want to keep. Those fuel economy ratings are way low too. The reviewers must be using warehouse club gas in a place where those garbage oxygenated fuels are mandated. In other words, they burning gas that isn't real gas. We have 1 Accord, and 2 CRV's in my family, both geared and CVT equipped. The fuel economy numbers on the CVT are second only to a full hybrid. If you think CVT cars are a bad idea, go to the airport and rent one for a week, or to take a road trip. I guarantee that you'll show up at a dealership within in a years time and sign for one.

a red 7th gen 4-cylinder Toyota Camry with that lower hanging body kit tried to cut me off switching into their lane few days ago on the highway. The 2014 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Sedan that my mom bought me said no, oh no, we're getting in. Should of waved.

I have a 2012 EX-L V6 coupe as my daily and just bought a very low mile 2017 EX-L V6 coupe today with every toy available. I just couldn't pass on it, my 7th and probably last Honda. Honda is just another car company to me ever since the 10th gen was introduced with it's ME TOO 2.0 turbo 4 and crappy 1.5 turbo, no V6, no coupe, and now they are eliminating manuals. Honda used to represent affordable enthusiastic well engineered cars.

V6 Without a doubt. That's a car!! Preferably manual transmission

Well do you wanna be able to smoke 94-2004 mustangs at the stop lights or just get great gas mileage??

off the line the I4 with cvt is a little sluggish. But 25 km/h to 70 km/h it goes like hell. Daily driving, it has more than enough power unless you are Mario Andretti.

Love, love, love my V6 Touring!

What about ride quality and comfort? Since the v6 has sporty suspension and bigger tyres does this mean it's noisy on bumps and generates more tyre noise? Do both perform the same on rough roads in terms of suspension and shock absorbers? I think these are very important points to mention since this is a midsize sedan that will most likely be used as a daily driver. Nobody wants an annoying car.

For that great engagement level, you want a freaking manual transmission!