For years, the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord have remained two of the most popular midsize sedans on the market. They both are highly recommended family cars.
So, let’s see which one comes out ahead in this head-to-head comparison.
Pricing
2019 Toyota Camry
- Camry L: $23,845
- Camry LE: $24,350
- Camry SE: $25,550
- Camry XLE: $28,925
- Camry XSE: $29,475
2019 Honda Accord
- Accord LX: $23,720
- Accord Sport: $26,180
- Accord EX: $27,620
- Accord EX-L: $30,120
- Accord Touring: $34,990
As you can see, both cars are affordable. However, you’ll find the 2019 Toyota Camry to be a better bang for the buck. It offers the lowest-priced trims. In order to get the range-topping Accord Touring, you’ll have to pay an extra $5,500.
Winner: Camry
Performance Specs
When checking out the 2019 Toyota Camry, you’ll have two enjoyable engines to choose from. The base four-cylinder engine develops a competitive 203 horsepower. Meanwhile, Toyota rates the optional V6 engine to kick out a more exciting 301 horsepower.
Honda also offers two different engines for the Accord. While the base turbocharged four-cylinder engine develops 192 horsepower, the optional turbocharged four-cylinder engine pushes out 252 horsepower.
Despite packing less power under the hood, the Accord is able to accelerate just as strongly as the new Camry. Both the V6-powered Toyota Camry and the Accord 2.0T Touring can hit 60 mph in less than six seconds. Confidence-inspiring handling is another great quality shared between these two top-selling sedans. However, only the Accord can be equipped with a traditional manual transmission. This feature will excite the drivers who enjoy being able to change their own gears.
Winner: Accord
Gas Mileage
Camry Base Engine: 29 mpg in the city/41 mpg on the highway
Camry Optional Engine: 22 mpg in the city /32 mpg on the highway
Accord Base Engine: 30 mpg in the city/38 mpg on the highway
Accord Base Engine: 22 mpg in the city/32 mpg on the highway
While both cars have the ability to return good gas mileage, a higher highway fuel economy rating makes the Camry more efficient on long road trips. On the other hand, the Accord is just a touch more economical in the city. Luckily, these sedans develop full power using regular unleaded gas.
Winner: Camry
Safety Ratings and Features
Whether you choose the 2019 Toyota Camry or the 2019 Honda Accord, you and your family will enjoy superior crash protection. Both earned an excellent, five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA. While the Camry was chosen as a Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS, the Accord’s lower headlight rating prevented it from receiving “+” credentials.
The good news is that both sedans come standard with an advanced safety package. Some of the common driving aids include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. However, Toyota goes a step further by equipping the Camry with standard pedestrian detection. While blind-spot detection is available on both sedans, only the Accord offers a drowsy driver alert system and traffic sign recognition technology. If you desire a 360-degree parking camera, you’ll find it on the Camry’s list of options.
Winner: Tie
Interior Room
Camry Total Passenger Volume: 100.4
Accord Total Passenger Volume: 105.6
While the 2019 Toyota Camry has a family-friendly interior design, the 2019 Honda Accord is even roomier on the inside. Rear passengers will especially benefit from the Accord’s extra space. Its backseat provides an additional 2.4 inches of legroom.
Winner: Accord
Standard Equipment
Despite being a great value, the Honda Accord is missing some key standard features. Only the Toyota Camry includes Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa smartphone integration on every trim. In order to get keyless ignition, Accord buyers must step up to a more expensive trim. A standard Wi-Fi hot spot gives the Camry yet another advantage over the Accord.
Winner: Camry
Pros and Cons
Camry Pros
The 2019 Toyota Camry hits the right mark in several key aspects. It’s a comfortable family that has an even higher predicted reliability rating than the Honda Accord.
You’ll also enjoy the Camry’s attractive list of standard features. Luxurious upgrades, like a powerful JBL sound system and a heads-up driving display, are offered on the upper trims. Furthermore, performance is better than ever before. Quad-exhaust tips and 18-inch performance wheel help make the Camry XSE look like a legitimate sports sedan.
Camry Cons
While the 2019 Toyota Camry is engaging to drive, it still fails to appeal to driving enthusiasts by offering a manual transmission. Like its longtime rival, the new Camry does not offer all-wheel-drive. This could be an issue for the drivers living in snow-prone regions of the country.
Accord Pros
The Accord is a great all-around sedan. It’s safe, practical, and spacious enough for a family of five. A fun-to-drive nature makes it even more appealing. This is among the few family cars that still offer a manual gearbox. Although the Touring trim may have an above-average MSRP, very few cars in the segment feel more luxurious.
Accord Cons
The lack of an all-wheel-drive system hurts the Accord’s performance on snow-packed roads. Honda also charges you extra for certain features that come standard on the new Camry.
Final Conclusion
Because these cars have so many outstanding qualities in common, it’s hard for car shoppers to make a wrong decision. Nevertheless, the 2019 Toyota Camry narrowly defeats the 2019 Honda Accord in this head-to-head battle.
In order to make the best choice for you, be sure to do your own research.