Honda Accord 2011 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Honda Accord) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Corolla) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 177 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.4 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Accord consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Honda Accord over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Yaris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Honda Accord 2011 2.2 engine: The Honda N22B diesel is generally considered a successful and durable engine. Its main weak points are connected with the fuel system, emissions components, cold-weather operation, and several intake and exhaust-related parts.
One of the most frequent complaints concerns the injectors. Depending on the version, owners report problems with sensitive piezo injectors, while Bosch injectors themselves are usually ... More about Honda Accord 2011 2.2 engine Toyota Corolla 2013 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise. One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Corolla 2013 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Honda Accord is larger, but slightly lower. Honda Accord is 11 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 8 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 452 litres | |
| Honda Accord has 15 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`800 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7000 | |
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