Honda dominates the sedan market with the best-selling Honda Accord and Honda Civic.* These sedans have proven their worth with reliability, fuel efficiency, comfort, high quality, excellent safety ratings, and incredible resale value. Birmingham drivers looking for an outstanding sedan will find both the 2014 Honda Accord and 2014 Honda Civic are solid choices, but what’s the difference between the Accord and the Civic? Read on to find out.
When placed side by side, the Honda Accord and Honda Civic sedans have a noticeable size difference. The mid-size Honda Accord’s larger frame is sleek and sophisticated. Inside the Accord, drivers will find a little bit more of everything. With a starting MSRP of $21,955, the Accord provides more passenger volume, larger cargo capacity, and more storage compartments, like the overhead console and seat-back storage, which give growing families space to spread out while keeping everything organized and in reach. Like the Accord, the smaller Honda Civic seats five, but its compact frame gives drivers looking for the basics everything they need with a base MSRP of $18,390. The affordable Civic offers a wide array of available features to customize your ride to fit your lifestyle.
Both the Accord and Civic are powered using Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology. The 2014 Honda Accord’s fun-to-drive feel and smooth power are delivered by a refined 2.4-liter four cylinder engine that makes 185-hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. The 2014 Accord is the most fuel-efficient Accord yet, with the ability to achieve up to 36 mpg.** Whether you’re headed to the grocery store or on a road trip, the Accord mixes performance and fuel efficiency for a satisfying drive.
The 2014 Honda Civic comes equipped with a revised 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 143-hp and 129 lb-ft of torque. The Civic boasts plenty of power and exceptional fuel economy achieving up to 39 mpg. Fewer stops means more fun! Birmingham commuters will be impressed. Not only does the Civic save gas, but it’s agile, well-balanced, comfortable, composed, and makes for an all-around great drive. Precise steering and a smaller turning diameter makes for easy maneuvering around tight corners and in packed parking lots.
When it comes to making the best sedans around, Honda has the winning formula down pat. The Honda Accord and Honda Civic dominate the market. It’s not just their good looks that have won over Birmingham drivers. These two vehicles have proven their superior capabilities with renowned reliability, outstanding fuel efficiency, superb quality, excellent safety ratings, and great overall value. If you’re looking for your next sedan, you can’t go wrong with the 2014 Honda Accord and 2014 Honda Civic. What’s the difference between the Accord and the Civic? Find out here.
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*Based on the latest R.L. Polk data, Accord and Civic continue to lead retail sales in their respective segments.
**24 city/34 highway/28 combined mpg rating for 4-cylinder Sedan 6MT models. 27 city/36 highway/30 combined mpg rating for Sedan CVT models. 26 city/34 highway/29 combined mpg rating for Sport Sedan CVT models. 21 city/34 highway/26 combined mpg rating for V-6 Sedan models. Based on 2014 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
***31 combined mpg rating for 4-cylinder Sedan 5MT models. 30 city/39 highway mpg for Sedan CVT models. Based on 2014 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
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