The Honda Accord is a coupe , sedan offered in 2dr I4 Auto LX Sport , 2dr I4 Man EX , 2dr I4 Auto EX , 2dr I4 Auto EX-L , 2dr I4 Auto EX-L w/Navi , 2dr V6 Man EX-L , 2dr V6 Auto EX-L , 2dr V6 Man EX-L w/Navi , 2dr V6 Auto EX-L w/Navi , 2dr I4 Man LX Sport , 4dr I4 Man LX , 4dr I4 Auto LX , 4dr I4 Auto LX Premium , 4dr I4 Auto SE , 4dr I4 Man EX , 4dr I4 Auto EX , 4dr I4 Auto EX-L , 4dr I4 Auto EX-L w/Navi , 4dr V6 Auto EX , 4dr V6 Auto EX-L and 4dr V6 Auto EX-L w/Navi . The powertrains include 2.4-liter 4 (177 hp) , 2.4-liter 4 (190 hp) and 3.5-liter V6 (271 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic , 5-speed manual and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 19 mpg city to 29 mpg highway. The Accord sedan EX-L V6 uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Ford Fusion , Nissan Altima , Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata .
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