Honda Accord 2007 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Honda Accord engine produces 23 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 530 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CR-V | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda Accord 2007 2.0 engine Toyota Yaris 2007 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 Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.53 m | |
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Honda Accord is larger, but lower. Honda Accord is 93 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 14 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage capacity. Honda Accord has 192 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 2.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 10.0/10 | |
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