Accord v Civic

sw65 · 26th March 2008, 20:48

How does the Accord compare with the Civic? Have any members any experience of the two cars and the diesel engine in the Accord? Is there any difference? Which is the better car? Thanks

adamcivic · 26th March 2008, 20:50

I love my Accord compared to the Civics I have owned. They are different cars aimed at different markets so I guess it depends what you want out of your car.

Have you seen the new Accord? - I think it looks fantastic

allan40alt · 26th March 2008, 20:54

I've had both (petrol).

The Accord is more comfortable but the Civic is easier to park in my garage. The Civic is more versatile with it's load space but the Accord is quieter and smoother (especially the auto box).

Must say though, I do like the look of the new Accord; but it can't possibly have such a friendly and interesting forum as the Civic.

illegalhunter · 26th March 2008, 20:58

the US get a great loooking Accord coupe

dinoc · 26th March 2008, 21:09

I have both cars (Accord and Civic) and i can say that the Accord is a better built car (sorry fox , but that's the true) . The Civic wins only in design and those Magic seats / cargo space ... but the rest , Accord is superior (better steering feedback ( hydraulic steering ), superior suspension ( front/rear independent double wishbone ) , much much better noise filtration , no rattles , and so on ... it just feels like a more solid, better build car ... just drive both and see what I mean.
For city drivings, the civic does handle better , but outside of the city the Accord is just better .

Robbieee · 26th March 2008, 21:10

When is the new accord out? all i can see on the honda website is the old one!

allan40alt · 26th March 2008, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbieee

When is the new accord out? all i can see on the honda website is the old one!

June (saloon), September (Tourer).

Tested in the May 'What Car'.

HappyMan · 26th March 2008, 21:20

Honda unveils new Accord - What Car?

check this out.

gm1980 · 26th March 2008, 21:29

I have both accord 2007 type S and civic 3x. I have to say that accord is much stiffer in the road that civic and much more quiet. I am driving with a 180 and 200 kmh and I am only realize the speed when I see the speedo. Civic is much more versilite especially in the city. I find it very hard to park the accord thats why I have choosed the civic instead of the accord. But on highways and long journeys accord is adorable. And when a mercedes or a bmw comes next to me that is more adorable than ever

Robbieee · 26th March 2008, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyMan

Honda unveils new Accord - What Car?

check this out.

Cheers! No mention of cost tho?

gm1980 · 26th March 2008, 21:39

In cyprus the 07 accord is a bit cheaper than my civic, both around €27000

HappyMan · 26th March 2008, 21:43

I am not sure on prices as I am not in the UK - sorry

sw65 · 27th March 2008, 09:14

Thanks for that and the "What Car" hyperlink. I wonder what difference the 10bhp will make?

jj69 · 27th March 2008, 09:43

I saw the new Accord in Geneva a fortnigth ago.
And though I must say I was more concerned by my future Civic, you couldn't help but drool in front of that car. It definitly looks high-end. Building looks perfect (even after more than 1 week on the show - should have seen the Renault Clio Estate : several parts were missing!)
I can't really appreciate sedans (much too long for city dwellers) but this one looks good.

allan40alt · 27th March 2008, 09:49

More info here:

Geneva motor show 2008 - Honda Accord - What Car?

sallytraffic · 27th March 2008, 12:32

I traded in my 5 year old Accord for a new Civic 1.8ES. Do I miss it ? Well, in some respects, yes, I do. It is just the sheer solid feel of the Accord and its unrelenting comfort on a long journey. Although bigger and heavier it drives itself in many ways and was no problem to drive from Manchester to Paris on one tank of fuel (petrol).

The Civic is a different car. It asks to be driven, asks to be pushed. It sticks on the road round bends where the Accord was harder to keep on an accurate line. The Accord is a big comfortable car that will just 'glide' along quietly.

It got to the stage where the Mrs started complaining that it 'stuck out' every time I parked it and that it was an 'old man's car' ( I told her there was a very good reason for that

) She clearly wanted a change. 5 Years, 50,000 miles, well, probably right. I am coming up to retirement in the next few years, the Civic is smaller car with the same toys and more, cruise, climate plus the auto wipers and lights plus the panoramic roof that makes it feel so airy and roomy inside. The room at the front is not quite so generous as the Accord but it is not far away for a much smaller exterior.

The Civic will be cheaper to run, fun to drive, beautiful to look at and despite the fact that I suspect long runs will not be quite so sumptuous as the Accord (but I am open to finding out differently when it happens) my head realises that most of my driving is local or short distance and the Civic is a clear winner on that score alone.

Different cars for different drivers. I loved the five Accords I had over the last 20 years or so but I am thrilled with the Civic so far and hope I will come to develop the same feelings that I had for the Accords, for the moment, I still have the odd pang of regret in letting the last one go

Time will heal.

alanwalne · 27th March 2008, 12:51

One thing I'll say, there are as many, if not more, current shape Accords than current shape Civics and I bet their owners' forum has a lot less members.

I feel the Civic evokes more passion than the Accord. The Accord may be technically superior, but once you switch it off, will you always look back at your car and smile??

IMO Big sallon cars, no matter how well proportioned, cannot looks as striking as our beautiful little spaceship.

Also in these greener times, there is not enough extra space in an Accord to justify the extra road space and weight.

allan40alt · 27th March 2008, 13:25

ST has summed it up well. I retired and went from a Lexus LS430 to an Accord after testing several different makes. The Accord was the closest to the ride comfort in a LS430 than any other car, unless I was paying £0000's more; in which case I may as well kept the Lexus.

Sure the Lexus had the edge for toys and gizmo's etc, none of which I really miss, but at less than half the price the Accord came pretty damn close.

Overall the Accord is a very good car.

adamcivic · 27th March 2008, 22:42

This is a good forum for Accords:

www.THAOC.co.uk - The Honda Accord Owners Club UK :: Index

dinoc · 28th March 2008, 00:26

If you buy the Accord with sport suspension , there is no way the civic handles better on corners

Also, check the tsxclub.com and acurazine.com for more owners of Accord (aka Acura TSX)

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sw65 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th October 2007 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Accord v Civic How does the Accord compare with the Civic? Have any members any experience of the two cars and the diesel engine in the Accord? Is there any difference? Which is the better car? Thanks

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dinoc Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th August 2007 Location: Bucharest Posts: 200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I have both cars (Accord and Civic) and i can say that the Accord is a better built car (sorry fox , but that's the true) . The Civic wins only in design and those Magic seats / cargo space ... but the rest , Accord is superior (better steering feedback ( hydraulic steering ), superior suspension ( front/rear independent double wishbone ) , much much better noise filtration , no rattles , and so on ... it just feels like a more solid, better build car ... just drive both and see what I mean. For city drivings, the civic does handle better , but outside of the city the Accord is just better . Last edited by dinoc; 26th March 2008 at 21:11.

27th March 2008, 12:32	#16 (permalink)
sallytraffic Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th January 2008 Location: Sale, UK Posts: 442 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	I traded in my 5 year old Accord for a new Civic 1.8ES. Do I miss it ? Well, in some respects, yes, I do. It is just the sheer solid feel of the Accord and its unrelenting comfort on a long journey. Although bigger and heavier it drives itself in many ways and was no problem to drive from Manchester to Paris on one tank of fuel (petrol). The Civic is a different car. It asks to be driven, asks to be pushed. It sticks on the road round bends where the Accord was harder to keep on an accurate line. The Accord is a big comfortable car that will just 'glide' along quietly. It got to the stage where the Mrs started complaining that it 'stuck out' every time I parked it and that it was an 'old man's car' ( I told her there was a very good reason for that ) She clearly wanted a change. 5 Years, 50,000 miles, well, probably right. I am coming up to retirement in the next few years, the Civic is smaller car with the same toys and more, cruise, climate plus the auto wipers and lights plus the panoramic roof that makes it feel so airy and roomy inside. The room at the front is not quite so generous as the Accord but it is not far away for a much smaller exterior. The Civic will be cheaper to run, fun to drive, beautiful to look at and despite the fact that I suspect long runs will not be quite so sumptuous as the Accord (but I am open to finding out differently when it happens) my head realises that most of my driving is local or short distance and the Civic is a clear winner on that score alone. Different cars for different drivers. I loved the five Accords I had over the last 20 years or so but I am thrilled with the Civic so far and hope I will come to develop the same feelings that I had for the Accords, for the moment, I still have the odd pang of regret in letting the last one go Time will heal. Last edited by sallytraffic; 27th March 2008 at 12:34. Reason: spelling

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alanwalne Who needs a 4x4?? Rocketship door handle Join Date: 11th June 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,369 Thanks: 13 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts iTrader: (0)	One thing I'll say, there are as many, if not more, current shape Accords than current shape Civics and I bet their owners' forum has a lot less members. I feel the Civic evokes more passion than the Accord. The Accord may be technically superior, but once you switch it off, will you always look back at your car and smile?? IMO Big sallon cars, no matter how well proportioned, cannot looks as striking as our beautiful little spaceship. Also in these greener times, there is not enough extra space in an Accord to justify the extra road space and weight. Last edited by alanwalne; 27th March 2008 at 14:22. Reason: grammar

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adamcivic Valve Cap Join Date: 4th October 2006 Location: North West Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I love my Accord compared to the Civics I have owned. They are different cars aimed at different markets so I guess it depends what you want out of your car. Have you seen the new Accord? - I think it looks fantastic

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've had both (petrol). The Accord is more comfortable but the Civic is easier to park in my garage. The Civic is more versatile with it's load space but the Accord is quieter and smoother (especially the auto box). Must say though, I do like the look of the new Accord; but it can't possibly have such a friendly and interesting forum as the Civic.

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	the US get a great loooking Accord coupe

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HappyMan Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 2,880 Thanks: 25 Thanked 71 Times in 65 Posts iTrader: (0)	Honda unveils new Accord - What Car? check this out.

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gm1980 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th February 2008 Location: Larnaca, Cyprus Posts: 171 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have both accord 2007 type S and civic 3x. I have to say that accord is much stiffer in the road that civic and much more quiet. I am driving with a 180 and 200 kmh and I am only realize the speed when I see the speedo. Civic is much more versilite especially in the city. I find it very hard to park the accord thats why I have choosed the civic instead of the accord. But on highways and long journeys accord is adorable. And when a mercedes or a bmw comes next to me that is more adorable than ever

26th March 2008, 21:39	#11 (permalink)
gm1980 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th February 2008 Location: Larnaca, Cyprus Posts: 171 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	In cyprus the 07 accord is a bit cheaper than my civic, both around €27000

26th March 2008, 21:43	#12 (permalink)
HappyMan Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 2,880 Thanks: 25 Thanked 71 Times in 65 Posts iTrader: (0)	I am not sure on prices as I am not in the UK - sorry

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sw65 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th October 2007 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that and the "What Car" hyperlink. I wonder what difference the 10bhp will make?

27th March 2008, 09:43	#14 (permalink)
jj69 Wheelnut Join Date: 11th March 2008 Location: Lyon, FRANCE Posts: 82 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I saw the new Accord in Geneva a fortnigth ago. And though I must say I was more concerned by my future Civic, you couldn't help but drool in front of that car. It definitly looks high-end. Building looks perfect (even after more than 1 week on the show - should have seen the Renault Clio Estate : several parts were missing!) I can't really appreciate sedans (much too long for city dwellers) but this one looks good.

27th March 2008, 09:49	#15 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	More info here: Geneva motor show 2008 - Honda Accord - What Car?

27th March 2008, 13:25	#18 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	ST has summed it up well. I retired and went from a Lexus LS430 to an Accord after testing several different makes. The Accord was the closest to the ride comfort in a LS430 than any other car, unless I was paying £0000's more; in which case I may as well kept the Lexus. Sure the Lexus had the edge for toys and gizmo's etc, none of which I really miss, but at less than half the price the Accord came pretty damn close. Overall the Accord is a very good car.

27th March 2008, 22:42	#19 (permalink)
adamcivic Valve Cap Join Date: 4th October 2006 Location: North West Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	This is a good forum for Accords: www.THAOC.co.uk - The Honda Accord Owners Club UK :: Index

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dinoc Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th August 2007 Location: Bucharest Posts: 200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	If you buy the Accord with sport suspension , there is no way the civic handles better on corners Also, check the tsxclub.com and acurazine.com for more owners of Accord (aka Acura TSX)

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