FD vs Accord

**Egan101** · January 2nd, 2019 11:08 PM

Accord for me, it’s the better car between the two unless you want an MT car. The Accord will also be the quicker and faster car. It may be bigger but it’s one of the best-driving FWD cars and it’s Honda’s best commuter car.

In terms of FC, the 8th gen Accord 2.4L (assuming it is the 4-banger) would average between 6-7 km/L on city routes and 10-12 km/L on the highway. The Civic FD would do around 8-9 km/L for city driving and around 15 km/L on the highway.

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**StockEngine** · January 2nd, 2019 11:57 PM

with the choices... grab na lng

**hardwang** · January 3rd, 2019 12:35 AM

Take into consideration that the civic will be cheaper and easier when it comes to finding parts since its so common. Also consider the length of the accord... in other countries, that gen was already classified as a full sized sedan. You might have difficulty parking in tight spots.

If it were me though... Accord all the way. Its just so damn classy.

**StockEngine** · January 3rd, 2019 03:02 AM

saw 2 09 accords.. looks pretty good.

**dr. d** · January 3rd, 2019 09:25 AM

in my opinion, that only thing that's relatively less with a used accord versus used civic, its its acquisition price.
if you do not really need that much interior space, go civic.
but this is just me.

**Egan101** · January 3rd, 2019 09:42 AM

Midsize cars have relatively more robust construction and prove to be more durable. In the case of the Accord, one of the best things about it is its suspension. The 8th gen Accord (2008-2012) are the last Accords to have double-wishbone front suspensions which make it handle well in normal and spirited driving, plus it can be lowered easily. It is also the last Accord generation to have a hydraulic power steering system and Accords have always been among the best in steering responsiveness among commuter cars. More recent generations of the Accord have shifted to stiffer-tuned McPherson struts paired with electronic power steering (EPS).

Like any Honda with AT tranny and hydraulic power steering systems, make sure to check for fluid leaks and ask the previous owner if fluid maintenance of such systems are religiously done.

In case the TS is looking at the 3.5L V6 model, it will surely consume more gas but you get one very potent midsizer on your hands. It is deceptively quick and fast for its looks. Not everybody drives a daily commuter car with 270hp. For the V6 8th gen Accords, make sure to check if the VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) is working properly.

**ninjababez** · January 3rd, 2019 10:28 AM

same age, condition and price .. accord

**trann123** · January 3rd, 2019 04:52 PM

For those asking for the engine, the accord that im looking at is a 2.4 ivtec.

**Egan101** · January 3rd, 2019 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by trann123

For those asking for the engine, the accord that im looking at is a 2.4 ivtec.

The good thing about the Honda K24 engine is that it is commonly used among different platforms - Accord (7th, 8th, 9th gen), CRV AWD (2nd, 3rd, 4th gen), and Odyssey (Asian model).