Segment: Medium
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998
Honda introduced a mid-life cycle refresh for the European Accord's fifth generation in 1996 and brought slight exterior changes and improved its features.
Starting with the fifth generation, the U.S. Accord and its European cousin with the same name were different. While they shared some underpinnings, their design was completely different. The European version was longer and featured a sloped rear window with a smaller glass area between the C- and the D-pillars. Its overall shape was designed to fit the European customer's tastes.
The facelifted version featured a new front fascia. As an element of distinction, the hood was curved toward the bumper and incorporated the grille. Its headlights were slightly more prominent than on the non-facelifted version and featured a curved shape instead of angular ones from the 1993 model year.
Inside, Honda installed a new CD-player fitted as standard instead of cassette-players, hidden behind a swing-up lid on the center stack. The carmaker installed a dual-airbag system to protect its occupants, and it improved the anti-theft systems. Other than that, it kept the same materials for the seats, and there were no modifications for the interior space.
Under the hood, the Japanese carmaker introduced a new engine range that started with a 1.8-liter and moved up to a 2.2-liter, which became the top version. The latter replaced the older 2.3-liter that the Accord shared it with the Prelude. Understanding the importance of a diesel engine, Honda installed a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel paired to a five-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 4AT (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1850 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5500 RPM 116 HP @ 5500 RPM 114 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 158 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2822 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1850 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5500 RPM 116 HP @ 5500 RPM 114 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 158 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2689.6 lbs (1220 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 4AT (131 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 96.3 KW @ 5400 RPM 131 HP @ 5400 RPM 129 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 178 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT (131 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 96.3 KW @ 5400 RPM 131 HP @ 5400 RPM 129 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 178 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2733.7 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2i VTEC 4AT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2156 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5600 RPM 150 HP @ 5600 RPM 148 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 200 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4145 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2i VTEC 5MT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2156 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5600 RPM 150 HP @ 5600 RPM 148 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 200 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 214 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i TD 5MT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1994 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 4200 RPM 105 HP @ 4200 RPM 103 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 210 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.3 cuFT (405 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 136 g/km |