| Year Make Model | 2011 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
| Vehicle Type | FWD 4dr 5-passenger Sedan |
| Base MSRP | $23,730 |
| Options on test vehicle | Alabaster Silver Metallic |
| As-tested MSRP | $24,480 |
| Assembly location | Marysville, OH, USA |
| North American parts content (%) | 80 |
| Configuration | Transverse, front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,354cc (144 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.5 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,700 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 177 @ 6,500 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 161 @ 4,300 |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Transmission type | Five-speed automatic |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I = 2.652, II =1.614, III = 1.082, IV = 0.773, V = 0.556, R = 2.000 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 4.438 |
| Suspension, front | Double wishbone |
| Suspension, rear | Multilink |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 13.1 |
| Tire make and model | Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size, front | P215/60R16 94H |
| Tire size, rear | P215/60R16 94H |
| Tire size | P215/60R16 94H |
| Wheel size | 16-by-6.5 inches |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.4 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.8 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 13.5 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.8 @ 83.3 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.9 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 3.5 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 5.8 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 9.2 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 13.5 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 16.7 @ 83.5 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 34 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 136 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 62.4 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 61.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.78 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.76 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 44.4 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 70.2 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 63.0 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,250 |
| Acceleration comments | With this four-cylinder automatic Accord, there's virtually nothing I could do to make an impact on acceleration. All runs essentially the same with trac on/off, with brake torque, or manual shifting up the PRNDL. I could detect the VTEC changeover at about 5,000 rpm. |
| Braking comments | Remarkable lack of bite from the tires. Brakes are obviously in full-ABS cycle, but the Accord doesn't feel like it's slowing in a corresponding fashion. What's worse, the front pads were smoking heavily after four stops and required 10 more feet to stop. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: These tires scream in protest well before the car is anywhere near limit grip. Steering feels appropriately weighted and is reasonably informative. With ESC on, the throttle is pulled back to an almost ridiculously low speed. Slalom: This car's rear gets very loose with the ESC off -- entertaining at the closed-course track, but not recommended for the real world. Steering is light and precise, suspension wind-up improves transitions, but ultimately tire grip (or lack thereof) is the limiting factor. With ESC on the car makes appropriate corrections, then lets go again. Well-tuned ESC. |
| Test date | 9/14/2010 |
| Test location | California Speedway |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 82.7 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 12.6 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.8 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 2.4 H |
| Odometer (mi.) | 388 |
| Fuel used for test | 87-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 30/30 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 23 city/34 highway |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.5 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 629 |
| Stereo description | 160W AM/FM/CD/MP3 with 6 speakers |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard generic aux jack |
| Satellite radio | Optional XM |
| Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb) | Not available |
| Rear seat video and entertainment | Not available |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Optional |
| Navigation system | Optional |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Not available |
| Smart entry/Start | Not available |
| Parking aids | Not available |
| Blind-spot detection | Not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not available |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Not available |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Not available |
| Night Vision | Not available |
| Driver coaching display | Standard |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,301 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,290 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 61/39 |
| Length (in.) | 194.1 |
| Width (in.) | 72.7 |
| Height (in.) | 58.1 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 110.2 |
| Track, front (in.) | 62.6 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.6 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 37.7 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.5 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 37.2 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 41.4 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.5 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 58.2 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 56.4 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Step-in height, measured (in.) | 14.4 |
| Cargo loading height, measured (in.) | 28.6 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
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