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Toyota Camry vs Honda Accord 2026 Comparison

The 2026 Toyota Camry emphasizes efficiency and ease of driving with 225 hp and 51 MPG capability, while the Honda Accord offers more engaging driving dynamics and a hybrid option with 204 hp. Both are excellent midsize sedans; your choice depends on whether you prioritize fuel economy or driving engagement.

Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry

Best-selling midsize sedan with legendary reliability and strong resale value.

Buyers seeking exceptional fuel efficiency, daily commuters, and those prioritizing comfort and accessibility over driving thrills

Score63%
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Honda Accord

Honda Accord

Mid-size sedan with industry-leading reliability and hybrid option

Driving enthusiasts, tech-savvy buyers, those wanting larger fuel capacity, and anyone prioritizing engaging handling with modern features

Score63%
92 attributes8 differences16 pros/cons

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The 2026 Toyota Camry emphasizes efficiency and ease of driving with 225 hp and 51 MPG capability, while the Honda Accord offers more engaging driving dynamics and a hybrid option with 204 hp. Both are excellent midsize sedans; your choice depends on whether you prioritize fuel economy or driving engagement.

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Both the 2026 Toyota Camry and Honda Accord are outstanding midsize sedans with distinct strengths. The Camry excels in fuel efficiency and everyday comfort, while the Accord offers superior driving engagement and modern technology features like Google built-in integration. Your choice should reflect whether you prioritize maximum fuel economy and ease of driving or prefer a more spirited, tech-forward driving experience.

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Toyota Camry
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Honda Accord
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Key Differences at a Glance

  • Maximum Horsepower:Toyota Camry wins(225 hp @ 6000 RPM vs 204 hp (hybrid option))
  • Fuel Tank Capacity:Honda Accord wins(14.8 gallons vs 13 gallons)
  • Estimated Fuel Economy:Toyota Camry wins(51 MPG combined vs 48 MPG combined (hybrid est.))
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Key Facts & Figures

81 numeric metrics compared

MetricToyota CamryHonda AccordRatio
Starting Price (2026)(USD)$32,500 (estimated)$29,590
EPA Combined Fuel Economy (Hybrid)(MPG)49-50 MPG combined47-48 MPG combined
Standard Touchscreen Size(inches)8 inches10.2 inches
City Fuel Economy (Hybrid)(MPG)53 MPG48 MPG
Highway Fuel Economy (Hybrid)(MPG)46 MPG47 MPG
Interior Width (Front Legroom)(inches)38.6 inches38.4 inches
Cargo Capacity(cubic feet)15.1 cu ft15.8 cu ft
Safety Rating (NHTSA Overall)(stars)5 stars5 stars
Engine Horsepower(hp)225 hp @ 6000 RPM204 hp (hybrid)
Engine Torque(lb-ft)163 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM180 lb-ft (hybrid est.)
Fuel Tank Capacity(gallons)13 gallons14.8 gallons
Estimated MPG Combined(MPG)51 MPG48 MPG (hybrid)
Infotainment Screen Size(inches)10.2-inch digital cluster12.3-inch display
Seating Capacity(seats)5 seats5 seats
Cargo Space(cubic feet)15.1 cu-ft14.8 cu-ft (est.)
Starting MSRP (2026)(USD)$29,765
EPA Combined Fuel Economy (Standard Non-Hybrid)(mpg)33 mpg
EPA Combined Fuel Economy (Hybrid)(mpg)52 mpg
J.D. Power Dependability Rating(ranking)94/100
3-Year Resale Value Retention(%)63%
Standard Infotainment Display Size(inches)8 inches7.0 inches
Rear Seat Legroom(inches)38.3 inches
Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction(score out of 10)8.2/10
Starting MSRP (2025)(USD)$29,390
Base Engine Power(horsepower)203 hp (4-cyl naturally aspirated)192 hp turbocharged
EPA Combined Fuel Economy (Standard Engine)(mpg)28-32 MPG33 mpg
J.D. Power Reliability Rating(score out of 100)92/10085
Highway Cabin Noise Level(dB)71 dB
Starting Price (MSRP 2026)(USD)$28,045
Highway Fuel Economy(MPG)33 MPG38 MPG
Base Engine Power Output(hp)203 hp
Base Engine Torque(lb-ft)184 lb-ft
0-60 mph Acceleration(seconds)8.2 seconds
Trunk Capacity(cubic feet)15.1 cu ft16.7 cu ft
Infotainment Screen Size (Standard)(inches)8 inches
5-Year Residual Value Retention(percent)58%
Starting Price (2026 LE/S Trim)(USD)$29,745
EPA Combined Fuel Economy(mpg)32 MPG (LE gasoline)38 MPG
5-Year Reliability Rating(percent)86%
5-Year Resale Value Retention(%)58% retained56%
Trunk/Cargo Volume(cubic feet)15.1 cu ft
Owner Satisfaction (J.D. Power 2025)(score/100)84/100
Fuel Tank Capacity(liters)14.5 L
Starting Price(USD)$28,650
EPA Combined Fuel Economy (Gas)(MPG)32 MPG
Hybrid EPA Combined Fuel Economy(MPG)52 MPG
Annual Maintenance Cost(USD)$289
J.D. Power 2025 Dependability Rating(Score/100)87/100
Infotainment Screen Diagonal(inches)8 inches
Standard Horsepower (Gas)(HP)203 HP
Base Model MSRP(USD)$28,050
Base Engine Horsepower(hp)203 hp (2.5L naturally aspirated)
EPA Combined Fuel Economy (Base)(mpg)33 MPG combined
Hybrid Model Efficiency(MPG)51 MPG combined
J.D. Power Reliability Ranking(rank)Rank #2
Average Annual Maintenance Cost (Years 1-5)(USD)$386
Engine Displacement & Power(hp)2.0L naturally aspirated, 201 hp2.0L naturally aspirated, 201 hp
0-60 Acceleration(seconds)8.8 seconds8.8 seconds
Cargo Space(cubic feet)103.1 cu ft103.1 cu ft
Infotainment Display(inches)8 inches8 inches
Wheelbase(mm)112.8 inches112.8 inches
Starting MSRP (2025 Base Model)(USD)$32,650$32,650
J.D. Power Reliability Score(points)92/10092/100
Trunk Cargo Capacity(cu ft)16.7 cu ft16.7 cu ft
Maximum Engine Output (Turbo)(HP)252 HP252 HP
Rear Legroom(inches)38.4 inches38.4 inches
NHTSA Overall Safety Rating(stars)5/5 stars5/5 stars
Starting MSRP(USD)$28,550$28,550
Highway Fuel Economy (Base Model)(MPG)38 MPG38 MPG
Cargo Capacity(cubic feet)16.716.7
Turbo Engine Horsepower(hp)252 hp252 hp
Turbo Engine Torque(lb-ft)273 lb-ft273 lb-ft
Turning Radius(feet)37.4 feet37.4 feet
Standard Infotainment Screen(inches)8 inches8 inches
0-60 Time (Turbo)(seconds)6.5 seconds6.5 seconds
Starting Price (2025 Base Model)(USD)$29,990$29,990
Highway Fuel Economy (Base)(MPG)38 MPG38 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy (Base)(MPG)32 MPG32 MPG
Trunk Cargo Space(cubic feet)16.7 cu ft16.7 cu ft
J.D. Power Owner Satisfaction(points)822/1000822/1000
Hybrid Option Combined Fuel Economy(mpg)52 mpg52 mpg

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Key Differences

8 attributes compared head-to-head

Toyota Camry
3Toyota Camry
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Honda Accord
3Honda Accord
  • Maximum Horsepower

    Toyota Camry

    225 hp @ 6000 RPM(winner)

    Honda Accord

    204 hp (hybrid option)

  • Fuel Tank Capacity

    Toyota Camry

    13 gallons

    Honda Accord

    14.8 gallons(winner)

  • Estimated Fuel Economy

    Toyota Camry

    51 MPG combined(winner)

    Honda Accord

    48 MPG combined (hybrid est.)

  • Infotainment Display

    Toyota Camry

    10.2-inch customizable digital cluster

    Honda Accord

    12.3-inch display with Google built-in(winner)

  • Standard Fueling System

    Toyota Camry

    Standard cap design

    Honda Accord

    Cap-less fueling system(winner)

Full Comparison

Toyota Camry
Honda Accord
Starting Price (2026)(USD)
$32,500 (estimated)
$29,590
Starting MSRP (2025)(USD)
$29,390
Starting Price (MSRP 2026)(USD)
$28,045
Starting Price (2026 LE/S Trim)(USD)
$29,745
Starting Price(USD)
$28,650
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Base Model MSRP(USD)
$28,050
Starting MSRP (2025 Base Model)(USD)
$32,650
Starting MSRP(USD)
$28,550
Starting Price (2025 Base Model)(USD)
$29,990
EPA Combined Fuel Economy (Hybrid)(MPG)
49-50 MPG combined
47-48 MPG combined
City Fuel Economy (Hybrid)(MPG)
53 MPG
48 MPG
Highway Fuel Economy (Hybrid)(MPG)
46 MPG
47 MPG
Estimated MPG Combined(MPG)
51 MPG
48 MPG (hybrid)
EPA Combined Fuel Economy (Standard Non-Hybrid)(mpg)
33 mpg
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EPA Combined Fuel Economy (Hybrid)(mpg)
52 mpg
EPA Combined Fuel Economy (Standard Engine)(mpg)
28-32 MPG
33 mpg
Highway Fuel Economy(MPG)
33 MPG
38 MPG
EPA Combined Fuel Economy(mpg)
32 MPG (LE gasoline)
38 MPG
EPA Combined Fuel Economy (Gas)(MPG)
32 MPG
Hybrid EPA Combined Fuel Economy(MPG)
52 MPG
EPA Combined Fuel Economy (Base)(mpg)
33 MPG combined
Hybrid Model Efficiency(MPG)
51 MPG combined
Highway Fuel Economy (Base Model)(MPG)
38 MPG
Hybrid Option Combined Fuel Economy(mpg)
52 mpg
Engine Type (Standard)
2.5L 4-Cylinder Hybrid
2.0L Turbocharged or Hybrid Optional
Transmission Type
CVT
CVT
Standard Touchscreen Size(inches)
8 inches
10.2 inches
Infotainment Screen Size(inches)
10.2-inch digital cluster
12.3-inch display
Powertrain Type
Gasoline only
Gasoline and Hybrid options
Standard Infotainment Display Size(inches)
8 inches
7.0 inches
Infotainment Screen Size (Standard)(inches)
8 inches
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Standard Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Requires $1,500 upgrade
Infotainment Screen Diagonal(inches)
8 inches
Transmission Type
CVT automatic (10-speed on some trims)
Infotainment Display(inches)
8 inches
Standard Infotainment Screen(inches)
8 inches
Heated Door Mirrors Standard
Yes
No
Rear Seat Legroom(inches)
38.3 inches
Highway Cabin Noise Level(dB)
71 dB
Interior Width (Front Legroom)(inches)
38.6 inches
38.4 inches
Cargo Capacity(cubic feet)
15.1 cu ft
15.8 cu ft
Safety Rating (NHTSA Overall)(stars)
5 stars
5 stars
Standard Driver Assistance Features
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+
Honda Sensing Elite
NHTSA Overall Safety Rating(stars)
5/5 stars
Engine Horsepower(hp)
225 hp @ 6000 RPM
204 hp (hybrid)
Engine Torque(lb-ft)
163 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM
180 lb-ft (hybrid est.)
Turbocharged Engine Option(hp)
Not available
Base Engine Power Output(hp)
203 hp
Base Engine Torque(lb-ft)
184 lb-ft
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0-60 mph Acceleration(seconds)
8.2 seconds
Standard Horsepower (Gas)(HP)
203 HP
Base Engine Horsepower(hp)
203 hp (2.5L naturally aspirated)
Engine Displacement & Power(hp)
2.0L naturally aspirated, 201 hp
0-60 Acceleration(seconds)
8.8 seconds
Maximum Engine Output (Turbo)(HP)
252 HP
Turbo Engine Horsepower(hp)
252 hp
Turbo Engine Torque(lb-ft)
273 lb-ft
0-60 Time (Turbo)(seconds)
6.5 seconds
Highway Fuel Economy (Base)(MPG)
38 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy (Base)(MPG)
32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity(gallons)
13 gallons
14.8 gallons
Seating Capacity(seats)
5 seats
5 seats
Cargo Space(cubic feet)
15.1 cu-ft
14.8 cu-ft (est.)
Trunk Capacity(cubic feet)
15.1 cu ft
16.7 cu ft
Fuel Tank Capacity(liters)
14.5 L
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Cargo Space(cubic feet)
103.1 cu ft
Trunk Cargo Capacity(cu ft)
16.7 cu ft
Cargo Capacity(cubic feet)
16.7
Trunk Cargo Space(cubic feet)
16.7 cu ft
Starting MSRP (2026)(USD)
$29,765
J.D. Power Dependability Rating(ranking)
94/100
J.D. Power Reliability Rating(score out of 100)
92/100
85
5-Year Reliability Rating(percent)
86%
J.D. Power 2025 Dependability Rating(Score/100)
87/100
J.D. Power Reliability Ranking(rank)
Rank #2
3-Year Resale Value Retention(%)
63%
Powertrain Warranty Coverage(years / miles)
5 yr / 60k mi
5 years / 60,000 miles
Standard Warranty - Powertrain(years/miles)
5 years/60,000 miles
Basic Warranty Coverage(months/miles)
3 years / 36,000 miles
Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction(score out of 10)
8.2/10
Owner Satisfaction (J.D. Power 2025)(score/100)
84/100
Base Engine Power(horsepower)
203 hp (4-cyl naturally aspirated)
192 hp turbocharged
5-Year Residual Value Retention(percent)
58%
5-Year Resale Value Retention(%)
58% retained
56%
Trunk/Cargo Volume(cubic feet)
15.1 cu ft
Annual Maintenance Cost(USD)
$289
Average Annual Maintenance Cost (Years 1-5)(USD)
$386
Wheelbase(mm)
112.8 inches
J.D. Power Reliability Score(points)
92/100
J.D. Power Owner Satisfaction(points)
822/1000
Rear Legroom(inches)
38.4 inches
Turning Radius(feet)
37.4 feet

Pros & Cons

10 pros·6 cons across both

Toyota Camry
Honda Accord
Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry

+5-3

Pros

Excellent fuel economy at 51 MPG
Powerful 225 hp engine provides strong acceleration
Qi-compatible wireless charging standard across all trims
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard
Easy to drive with user-friendly controls and responsive steering

Cons

Smaller fuel tank capacity at 13 gallons
Less engaging driving dynamics compared to competitors
Interior technology slightly less advanced than class leaders
Honda Accord

Honda Accord

+5-3

Pros

More fun and engaging driving experience with responsive handling
Larger fuel tank capacity at 14.8 gallons for extended range
Google built-in integration on 12.3-inch display for seamless connectivity
Cap-less fueling system adds modern convenience
Hybrid option available for eco-conscious drivers seeking performance

Cons

Slightly lower horsepower on base engine at 204 hp
Hybrid option may increase purchase price
Learning curve for advanced infotainment system

Frequently Asked Questions

5 questions

  1. The 2026 Toyota Camry is more fuel-efficient, with an estimated 51 MPG combined rating compared to the Honda Accord's approximately 48 MPG combined. However, the Accord offers a hybrid option that bridges this gap while providing more engaging performance.

  2. The Honda Accord is generally considered more engaging and fun to drive with responsive handling characteristics. The Toyota Camry prioritizes comfort and ease of driving, making it better for those seeking a relaxed daily commute experience.

  3. Yes, the 2026 Toyota Camry comes standard with a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad across all trims, while the Honda Accord offers this feature on select higher trim levels.

  4. The Honda Accord features Google built-in integration on its 12.3-inch display, offering seamless connectivity. The Camry includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard, but lacks the deeper Google ecosystem integration.

  5. The Honda Accord has a larger fuel tank capacity at 14.8 gallons compared to the Toyota Camry's 13 gallons, providing about 1.8 gallons more range. The Accord also includes a modern cap-less fueling system.

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