Honda Accord 2003 vs Toyota Camry 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 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 Camry) 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: | 140 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Honda Accord engine produces 12 HP less power than Toyota Camry, but torque is 122 NM more than Toyota Camry. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the Honda Accord over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Honda Accord 2003 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Accord 2003 2.2 engine Toyota Camry 2001 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Honda Accord is smaller. Honda Accord is 16 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Accord is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 459 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4000 | |
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