2018 Honda Accord: Which engine to pick? 

1.5 for reliability and gas mileage…2.0 for reliability, gas mileage, and a whole lot of fun to drive!!! 2.0 for sure!!!!

I loved our comment about the wagon! Honda, if you are listening, please make that dream come true!

Good review of the 2 Hondas - as it happens, I drove both just a few hours ago! Nice channel, too - great to see a practical, family-oriented focus.

For anyone considering this car, I have just purchased the 1.5 L manual...and it is FUN! If I take the Eco mode off, she's quick off the line or going down an entrance ramp. Very responsive in the corners. As for fuel efficiency, when on the highway with eco mode on, I'm avg about 45 mpg!! I love this car 😍

You stated what I was thinking during your review and that was how awesome the Accord would be in a manual transmission and sport/station wagon version.

Yes!!! The ‘regular unleaded fuel’ note is really big as it relates to this car. I’m experiencing it first hand. Winning. Also, the ‘provided you’re not auditioning for the next role in the Fast and the Furious,’ line is so true. I’ve found that a little gas goes a long way with this car. Think light... This car is not for the lead footed...but it can move when you need it to. (Which doesn’t require murdering the gas pedal) 🤔 Drive like a speed demon & you’ll be cussin’ every time you pull up to a gas station. LMBO! 🤣

My search for the next car is done thanks to your video, FW! Very informative and comprehensive video, two thumbs up!!

Well spoken, good energy. Subscribed!

Great review on a great car. I did extensive research on these two cars and the others in this class. I also read every car magazine and watched every RU-vid video I could find that compared all the 2018 family sedans. Following all of that I came to an educated and informed conclusion - I bought a 2018 Accord Hybrid Touring (in Modern Steel), and LOVE it. The engine is smooth, it is plenty powerful when needed (I unintentionally smoked the tires pulling out into traffic), the eCVT is smooth and always ready, and this car is quiet. However, I will say that the 47/47/47 mpg rating is not accurate. I recently got 55.7 mpg city mpg. And I average in the HIGH 40s and low 50s when combined. It has so much technology. Everyday I'm learning new things it can do. This is a FANTASTIC car. Great looks (MANY compliments on the color and the car's looks from friends and strangers), superb quality and a quiet and luxurious ride. And it's a FUN car to drive. I may have to add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank since I go so long before filling up.

Great review, loved it.

AWD would be a great option for a Canadian market. Great review and sorry you guys have all that snow up in Alberta. Thankfully down here in Toronto we are snow free... For now.

I couldn’t locate a 2.0t with a manual but I can’t complain the 1.5t with a 6spd is still pretty good

Like this comparison video for engine options. Would like to see more similar videos in the future.Good work.

I think Honda made perfect balance in every aspect specialy 10 speed automatic. Love your videos by the way. Keep uploading. :)

Enjoy your reviews. Good level of content while being concise.

I own a 2019 sport 2.0t 6mt and I concur that the manual is a total blast to drive. Mine is san marino red. I routinely beat cars off the line that are left dazed and confused. I get a kick out of it every time. 1st gear has some wheel hop but 2nd and 3rd pull like a rocket.

Finally a great Canadian car review channel, I always had to convert the US mpg to Canadian Lpk and it was annoying!! Thank you 😊

2nd the sport w/manual and 1.5t...wagon would be icing on the cake...my 14yo vw turbo (120k mi) is doing just fine; oil changes w/the right oil and mx and the car is doing just fine and still getting 30 mpg in the summer...It's survived CO and OH winters and is daily driven...I don't see why a honda turbo can't do the same thing

I got the last Accord, a 2016 sport. Loved the car except it needed more power. I felt it was waaay too slow. I got the 2.0 sport now and its fabulous.

I drive 10 speed semi all day. I don't want to shift my car too. The CVT is nice & smooth. My 2018 Accord 1.5L gets 40+ MPG hwy. Anyone who has bought a particular brand of car they feel has done them right will stand by that brand. For me it's Honda =)

Great review I really appreciate the Canadian/US fuel economy conversions

Great review! Noone's mentioned the low ride height for Accord... I bet that's where the awesome mpg comes from. The statement from Toyota re: Turbos was enlightening! (I'm camp NA for now). You won my heart (and my sub) when you said 2.0T manual Wagon. omg I hope Honda was listening.

Awesome review paul , Its very informative as always covering all the bases which would of course help out people in deciding which engine would be better suited to their needs. I myself would stick to my 2.4 naturally aspirated engine for now since I don’t know how reliable turbo engines are gonna be in long run

Great discussion and update! I went through a similar decision making process (said prooocess candian style) here south of the border (N.E. US.) comparing whether to go turbo vs. N/A in a mid-size sedan. I went with a 2017.5 Mazda6 Touring with the proven 2.5L N/A and manual back right when the new 2018 Camry and Accords were coming out. I avoided 1st year model bugs and while I liked the Toyota N/A engine offerings but they too were all new and only available coupled with an automatic. I'm with you on the Accord with the 2.0T and 6 speed manual, which wasn't available when I bought in November plus they are ~$6k more here than the Mazda6 Touring offering. I would have loved the extra hp and new platform of the Accord 2.0t Sport, but I'm good with my decision to date. Good decision making everyone.

I was happy to see you bring on the 2.0T, Paul! I agree with you on pretty much everything between the 1.5 vs 2.0 and compared to the Camry. Putting powertrain aside, I’m still digging the 2018 Accord over the 2018 Camry for more comfortable seats, Apple CarPlay, and more space everywhere.

I just took delievery on a 2018 with the 1.5L engine. Unless you're looking for a hot rod, this engine has plenty of get up and go.

Dude you need to advertise your website more, put it in the description of your videos! I had no idea you had online report cards for each review you do until now! Great videos, they definitely help when looking for a new car!

They got rid of the manual E-brake, no fun!! One thing to look forward to in winter is a few E-brake slides. Electronic one has delay to its application.

Just stumbled on this channel and really liked the presentation. Hi from Alaska!

Manual transmission has been discontinued for 2021. I love my 2021 still night blue 2.0t Accord mated with a 10 speed. The torque curve is sustained from 1500-4500 rpms resulting in one of the fastest lap times for any mid-sized sedans.

accord 1.5t manual transmission owner here. Love my Accord. I live in Texas and do 95% city driving. 30.5 mpg. 2.0t just isn’t a worthwhile upgrade. P.S., Ironic for Toyota to mention cost of ownership. Camry is $600 a year more expensive than Accord on insurance...Yes I double checked and compared them when I was car shopping.

You hit it right on the head. Honda had gone away to focus on economy and MPG instead of reliability, ease of maintenance and simplicity. I owned Accords and CRV,. I tested drove the new Accord and CRV with turbo and CVT, there was noticeable lack on the turbo and the hesitation on the CVT. So my next car will be a 4 or 6 Camry. with conventional trans.

Question?? When you take a small engine and turbo it’s displacement. How does that impact longevity?

My 2014 Accord V6 coupe with a 6 speed auto routinely gets about 10 Lt/100 km in the city, and about 6.5-6.2 on the highway, although I have seen as good as 5.5 on a 900 km trip. I live in eastern BC, so this is all mountain roads, too. So while the 2.0 turbo actually sounds like a pretty good engine, and the idea of dropping a hundred or so kilos off the front end would be wonderful, I think I'll keep my big V6. (oh, and I would have loved the manual - too bad Honda sets its manuals up in such a way as to create a 10-15 percent penalty in fuel economy). At least they gave me paddle shifters.

Hi Paul, love your channel. Keep up the great work! Just wondering if you’ll get the Nissan Leaf soon to test and review. I’m interested to know you thoughts on the Leaf vs. the Hyundai Ioniq EV. A compare would be amazing! Thanks!

I purchased a 2.0T last month. Man , the performance is exhilarating.. You have to be very very watchful to not to make speed violation. Just like that the vehicle exceeds 85mph if u are not watchful. Aside this , steering response, handling corners , quick lane change manoeuvre are piece of cake in this car. Awesome .!!!👍

I think I’ll have the 2.0 as well. Looking forward to the Expedition review!

Such an excellent car inside and out. Though the Stinger has my eye due to it's hatchback-like trunk. Add that to this Accord and change the taillights and it'd be perfect.

thinking of the Hybrid Touring Accord.. any suggestions?

Hello any ideas about the oil dillution problem with this new accord ??!!

Totally agree about the wagon comment at the end. I have a 91 wagon and would love to see honda bring the wagon back to the North American market.

If you can afford it, I'd splurge for the 2.0T. The 1.5T is a fine engine, but the fact it is matched to a CVT makes me question the long term reliability. I much prefer the 10spd auto used on the 2.0T, and knowing that the engine block is derived from the Civic Type R, the 252hp rating means it is quite detuned and therefore have lots of overhead - the engine is relatively understressed while the 1.5T is making 192hp vs. the Civic at 178hp & the Sport hatch at 182hp, meaning it is at a higher pressure which may cause issues in the long run.

Very impressive! With the lone exception of no all-wheel-drive available (which I can actually respect Honda for not offering), this all new 2.0 litre Honda is a serious wowzer of an automobile! If AWD isn't important to a potential buyer of a brand new mid-sized car, this is THE one to get! Can't wait to have a seat in one at the upcoming auto & truck show. Take a bow, Honda!

In the last 25 years, I’ve purchased 4 Accord V6s UNTIL they brain stormed this latest Turbo 2.0. Last year I passed on Accord Touring 2.0 Turbo to purchase a Camry XLE V6. I really wanted the 10 speed tranny on the Honda but the Camry V6 does everything better using only an 8 speed tranny. I’ve had 4 Camry V6s as well! They’re both great cars! I’m an older guy and I seldom drive over 60 - 65 mph. A real conservative driver. So on the V6s I can get OVER 40 MPG on the highway! No exaggeration!

Hope you get to do a review of the new Kia Stinger lower trim 2.0T version which would offer AWD. I'm curious how it would compare to the Accord. Also the Hyundai Sonata would be a good comparison.

I have a 2020 Sport 2.0 so far average total mpg is 31.2 When I drive 57 miles to work, I get a trip average between 34.8 and 36.6 might. I do have fun with the pedal on occasion.

Great review! Has anyone tested the car with 4 adults? As a family hauler and road trip vehicle, I'm thinking the 2 litre engine would be the better choice.

I'm still deciding if I should get the accord sport 2.0 or jump into a Acura tlx v6 ... what is your suggestion or advice on this?

Ok guys forgive my ignorance, i am keeping an eye on the 1.5 L version. However, i read alot of complaining about the size of the engine. I am a heavy driver and i drive daily to work (80 miles daily) not ti mention travelling from time to time. So choosing this turbo 1.5 L, is this a good option for me? I know nothing about this Turbo and how good it is. So kindly help me decide. Thanks guys.

Getting the EX in a week or so. Great review :)

Which is a better 6MT Accord between 2018 1.5 and 2.0 ?

I brought the 2018 accord Sport 2.0l turbo. Really fun to drive.

They should make an awd version of the 2.0T Accord, make more power out of the motor and call it the Type R.

4:30 i chose the 2019 Accord LX 1.5T 192hp 30/40 mpg w 10yr warranty . i prefer a small powerful high mpg motor . it's the future. my LX has unbeatable specs not to mention xlnt sound stereo . at level 11 get full bass (volume goes to 30) clear and can hear all instruments.

So if you got one of the models with 19” wheels and swapped with someone for the 17s would that mess up the odo/Speedo or would the overall diameter on them be the same?

"Cole's Notes" :) Never heard that one before. Here in the USA we have "Cliff Notes".

1.5T was ok on power but had other issues Honda tried to keep quite. I traded for a 2.0T and like it much better.

I wish they made a awd accord,my first car was a accord along with 3 others,87 accord 91 accord ,99 accord ,2000 accord ,then went to a 08 crv because I had a kid ,I love accords just wish they with awd ,like there flagship acura tl sh model

I love the blue color on the Accord sport... but no way in hell I would want those 19 inch wheels where I live

Honda did a good job. Fun to drive, attractive, good interior layout, comfortable, practical, and reasonably priced

With an aggressive front look like that, this Accord would look marvelous as a hatchback/wagon. Maybe Honda would feel more inclined to make that an AWD!

honda always keeps its tech high :)

I love my 2019 Honda accod

This was a great review!

Considering the oil consumption issues that plagued the vcm-equipped j35's - I think those naysayers are completely insane. I was personally going to buy the current rdx for the v6 w/ a vcmuzzler 2.0; but when I saw the new one released on January auth the 2.0t & 10-spd, I threw that plan straight into the garbage. VCM is not worth the headache and arguments with the dealer, my friends.

I'm in between on the CVT, I owned a civic with one that was absolutely atrocious. It was always at redline when you accelerated, didn't get much pep when trying to speed up to merge or pass (which gave me a few unsafe occurrences) and didn't improve economy over their previous automatic (for me at least). However, I have an accord with the CVT and I have no problems with that transmission. Its smooth and shift like a regular auto, where if the fact sheet didn't say it was a CVT I'd have never known. Additionally, I can get up to 40 mpg combined with a bit of conscious driving, way more than I could ever manage in a civic. I think they started bad, yet have been developed better as time goes on to be a good option.

I say test both the 1.5 and 2.0 before making a decision. There are many factors to consider not just horsepower.

The Camry will have a 4 cylinder turbo within the next couple of years on certain. Recall just a few years ago when the Lexus commercials were touting how the es and GS still came with a V6 and BMW and Mercedes and Audi all had 4 cylinder turbos are there bass Motors? Well what did Lexus do a couple of years later? 2.0 T as the base engine.

if im more of a city guy and looking for better gas and fuel economy should i get the 1.5 instead of the 2.0?

Went with the 2.0 sport so I have a 6 speed manual on it :D

Gorgeous vehicle 🤗💖👍

With the 11th Gen released and the 2.0t no longer in the lineup. If you need MPG savings get the 2.0L Hybrid, if not get the 2.0t over the 1.5t. There have been serious reliability issues with the 1.5t found in the Accord, Civic, and CR-V's. I just voted with my wallet and picked up a 2020 Honda Accord 2.0t Touring. I really like the ride and look of the Touring. It's a great family sedan. I could not put my money into a 1.5t civic or accord after all the head gasket issues seen thus far.

Darn right! I have the 6 speed manual 2.0T and it's a torque beast considering it's a "family sedan". I can't wait to modify it and retune it.

Hmmm does the drag coffc effect the steering ratio

I hate the disappearing shifter with buttons

The new Accord is near perfect all it needs is a smaller wheel option with a tire with more sidewall

I heard from most reviewers that the manual transmission on the 2.0T is not as good as the 10 speed. For the sake of fuel efficiency, I would be on board with the Automatic.

OMG, I am living in Alberta too!!!

In the USA, the 2.0 is a $4500- option. I'll go with the 1.5 6 speed manual, as I don't trust CVTs for the long haul.

Thanks for the review! Off topic question. What type of watch are you wearing? Love the face

I watched a review in which they raced the gen 9 V6, and the 10th gen 2.0T and the tenth gen beat the V6

Someone please make an affordable v6 manual with revmatch.

Good job Honda. Getting the 2.0 Manual in the fall when prices come down a bit. Save the manual!

Dealers are asking too much for it as of FEB 26, 2018. A lot more of 2018 Camrys are on the road. LEs and SEs so many...

Homda Turbos are the most reliable you can think of. I have a Acura with Turbo engine and it is just fine after 200000 miles on it.

Dude great video. Great car. And yes manual 2.0 would be the only option for me. I still don't like the extra lane keep assist stuff though but if it comes on the base then there's no way to get rid of it is there?

1.5l - 31 MPG, 2l - 26 MPG. That's a pretty big difference to me.

well, in this climate, Honda 1.5L turbor will have engine oil problem. CRV is already been pulled out from china market. Careful for picking up 1.5L from Honda

I think the 2.0 engine would last longer since you would rely less on the turbo and more on the engine honestly you should get better mpg with the 2.0 in the cold

This accord would have been perfect with a hatchback since it already has that fastback design. Gives you the functionality of the crossover with the driving dynamics of a sedan. But still a great car

Go drive the 2.0T with the 6 speed or auto and you will soon realize you are not missing a V6. A conservative flash tune on this engine will get you 300hp and 370+trq. This is probably one of the best deals on the market right now($30k+).

Did you drive the last V6 6MT Accord? Because... it's definitely the best car honda has made since the NSX or S2000. I don't mean the last V6 Auto accord... I mean Manual. It makes all of the difference and it's as fast as the new Civic Type R at the track. so.

Why does my touring not have heated steering wheel?

That 1.5 turbo is pushing close to 20 psi boost...longevity?

great job..

Take a look under the hood of that 2 liter it still has ALL THAT SPACE almost like they plan to bring back the v6 once that 2T falls apart. I was going to buy a new accord coupe but it's gone and the 2 liter 4 door was it's second strike the 3rd strike was stepping up to an Acura SH-AWD V6 but that transmission was TERRIBLE it had far to many gears. That 10 speed is a 7 speed with 3 overdrives 1,2,3,OD,4,5,6,OD,7,OD. My MKZ AWD 3.7L V6 gets the same MPG as the accord and my Lincoln in Sport holy crap!! Thank God for stability control taking the power away so I didn't roll it

I have the 1.5 but I’d love to have the 2.0

At first I was gonna get the 2.0 sport accord since I like the new interior and how it has Apple car play.I previously owned a 2017 accord but sadly it got totaled.When I first saw the new redesign I was not a big fan of it but after a while the sport designed grew on me mostly because of the rims and spoiler.I driven both Honda and Toyota but at the end of the day I bought the Camry Xse for 27k.I love the design and I prefer the traditional gauges instead of electronic one in the accord.Lack of CarPlay upsets me but I heard rumors that Toyota should be releasing an update for the 2018 models since the 2019 Camry will be getting CarPlay.The 4 cylinder model is perfect for me and it’s gives me the extra power that I need.One of the biggest reason of why I didn’t buy the accord is mostly bc of turbo.I prefer naturally aspirated engine over turbos.Turbos don’t last long and after 100k miles they will start giving u problems.Also the new Toyota looks better in my opinion and gives more a sportier look with the black rims with the silver accents.Also I wish Honda would give us a better gear selector since I hate the buttons cause I can accidentally drop some water and mess it up.I am happy with my purchase just wish Apple car play was in the car.

Waiting for the coupe

I disagree with the 10-speed being smooth as silk. In fact, the engine feels immature to me, a bit too jumpy, especially at slower speeds. That being said, I still love this car.