Honda Accord 0–60 Times
The Honda Accord 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 107 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 4 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Honda Accord is the 2021 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 101.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Honda Accord is the 1978 Honda Accord CVCC 3-door Hatchback, which took 15.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.30 seconds at 67.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 107 verified production tests of the Honda Accord, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.31 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.60 seconds at 91.16 mph.
Separately, 4 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Honda Accord, led by the 1998 Honda Accord Rytek - Toyo V-6 w/Nitrous Sedan at 5.80 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Across 107 verified production runs, the Honda Accord ranges from 5.40 to 15.20 seconds 0–60, with a 7.31-second average. 4 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
Honda Accord Performance Overview
Honda Accord performance spans 111 independently verified tests across 1976 to 2025, tracing a steady shift from economy-car acceleration to mid-6-second family-sedan pace. Early 1st Gen cars used 68–75 hp naturally aspirated gasoline fours; the 1978 CVCC 3-door Hatchback needed 15.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, while the 1979 CVCC Sedan cut that to 12.0. By the 4th and 5th Gen years, output rose into the 125–170 hp range, and milestones such as the 1991 EX Wagon at 9.0 seconds and 1996 DC Sports SiR LX Coupe at 6.9 marked the Accord's first clear move into quicker territory.
From the 6th through 9th Gen, larger naturally aspirated fours and V-6s broadened the performance range, while powertrain diversity expanded to diesel, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid variants. The quickest outlier was the 1998 Rytek - Toyo V-6 w/Nitrous Sedan at 5.8 seconds, but among production cars the V-6 coupe years defined the peak: the 2008 EX-L V-6 Coupe ran 0-60 in 5.6 seconds, and the 2013 EX-L V-6 Coupe remains the benchmark at 5.4 seconds and a 13.9-second quarter-mile.
In the 10th and 11th Gen eras, turbocharged gasoline engines and hybrids replaced the old V-6 performance formula. The 2021 2.0T Sport Sedan matched the all-time best 5.4-second run, while today's 2025 Hybrid Sport Sedan leads the current lineup at 6.4 seconds, placing the current Accord slightly slower than its quickest predecessors but still well ahead of its earliest generations.
Honda Accord 0–60 Times by Generation: 1st Gen to 11th Gen
9 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Gen | 2023–present | 6.88s | 6.40s — 2025 Hybrid Sport Sedan | 9 | The 11th Gen generation (2023–present) averaged 6.88 seconds to 60 mph across 9 production tests, led by the 2025 Hybrid Sport Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 192 to 204 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh configurations. |
| 10th Gen | 2018–2022 | 6.44s | 5.40s — 2021 2.0T Sport Sedan | 18 | The 10th Gen generation (2018–2022) averaged 6.44 seconds to 60 mph across 18 production tests, led by the 2021 2.0T Sport Sedan at 5.40 seconds. Output ranged from 192 to 252 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| 9th Gen | 2013–2017 | 6.72s | 5.40s — 2013 EX-L V-6 Coupe | 28 | The 9th Gen generation (2013–2017) averaged 6.72 seconds to 60 mph across 28 production tests, led by the 2013 EX-L V-6 Coupe at 5.40 seconds. Output ranged from 185 to 278 hp across 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 6.7-kWh, 2.4L I-4, 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| 8th Gen | 2008–2012 | 7.08s | 5.60s — 2008 EX-L V-6 Coupe | 19 | The 8th Gen generation (2008–2012) averaged 7.08 seconds to 60 mph across 19 production tests, led by the 2008 EX-L V-6 Coupe at 5.60 seconds. Output ranged from 190 to 271 hp across 2.4L I-4, 3.5L V6, 3.5l V6 configurations. |
| 7th Gen | 2003–2007 | 7.04s | 5.90s — 2006 EX V-6 Sedan | 14 | The 7th Gen generation (2003–2007) averaged 7.04 seconds to 60 mph across 14 production tests, led by the 2006 EX V-6 Sedan at 5.90 seconds. Output ranged from 140 to 255 hp across 2.2L Turbo Diesel I-4, 2.4L I-4, 3.0L V6, 3.0L V6 + Elec 14-kW configurations. |
| 6th Gen | 1998–2002 | 7.86s | 7.40s — 1999 LX V-6 Coupe | 8 | The 6th Gen generation (1998–2002) averaged 7.86 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 1999 LX V-6 Coupe at 7.40 seconds. Output ranged from 150 to 200 hp across 2.3L I-4, 3.0L Turbo V6, 3.0L V6 configurations. A further 3 results from 3 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
| 5th Gen | 1994–1997 | 8.88s | 8.50s — 1995 LX V-6 Sedan | 4 | The 5th Gen generation (1994–1997) averaged 8.88 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1995 LX V-6 Sedan at 8.50 seconds. Output ranged from 145 to 170 hp across 2.2L I-4, 2.7L V6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| 4th Gen | 1990–1993 | 9.35s | 9.00s — 1991 EX Wagon | 2 | The 4th Gen generation (1990–1993) averaged 9.35 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1991 EX Wagon at 9.00 seconds. Output was 125 hp across 2.2L I-4 configurations. |
| 1st Gen | 1976–1981 | 13.60s | 12.00s — 1979 CVCC Sedan | 4 | The 1st Gen generation (1976–1981) averaged 13.60 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1979 CVCC Sedan at 12.00 seconds. Output ranged from 68 to 75 hp across 1.6L I-4, 1.8L I-4 configurations. |
Honda Accord 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
107 production tests + 4 modified · 35 years2025 Honda Accord
2 production runs- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- E-CVT
- Horsepower
- 204 hp
- Torque
- 247 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,487 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 46 C / 41 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 107 production runs
- 0–60 mph
- 6.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- E-CVT
- Horsepower
- 204 hp
- Torque
- 247 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,480 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 46 C / 41 H / 35 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #40 of 107 production runs
How we verify Honda Accord performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Honda Accord trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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