| Model year | 2013 |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Accord |
| Style | EX-L V6 4dr Sedan With Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 6A) |
| Year Make Model | 2013 Honda Accord EX-L V6 4dr Sedan With Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 6A) |
| Vehicle Type | FWD 4dr 5-passenger Sedan |
| Base MSRP | $32,860 |
| Options on test vehicle | Basque Red Pearl II Paint |
| As-tested MSRP | $32,860 |
| Assembly location | Marysville, Ohio |
| Configuration | Transverse, front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, port-injected V6, gasoline with cylinder deactivation |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3,471/212 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake-valve timing and lift |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.5 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,750 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 278 @ 6,200 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 252 @ 4,900 |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I = 3.36, II = 2.09, III = 1.48, IV = 1.06, V = 0.75, VI = 0.56, R = 2.27 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.94 |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, speed-proportional rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 13.3 |
| Tire make and model | Michelin Primacy MXM4 |
| Tire type | All-season, low rolling resistance |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 94V |
| Wheel size | 17-by-7.5-inches |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum alloy |
| Brakes, front | 11.5-inch ventilated disc with single-piston sliding caliper |
| Brakes, rear | 11.1-inch solid disc with single-piston sliding caliper |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.5 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.1 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.1 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 8.6 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 14.3 @ 98.1 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 5.7 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 2.7 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.3 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 6.3 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 8.8 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 14.4 @ 98.2 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 5.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 33 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 128 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 63.5 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 62.7 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.82 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.81 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 39.1 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 74.4 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 61.9 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,000 |
| Acceleration comments | Effective traction control and pretty darned quick upshifts -- even in default Drive and whack the throttle to the floor. I only managed to beat this by a couple tenths with Trac off and modest pedal overlap. Upshifts are smooth and quick, right at redline. Unlike a droning Nissan VQ V6, this V6 sounds pretty snarly, sophisticated and sporty. |
| Braking comments | More dive than I had expected, and as with most Hondas, the first stop is much shorter than the remaining runs. After that first, optimal stop, normal distance-creep and a little bit of odor, but no smoke or loss of pedal pressure. |
| Handling comments | Slalom: The Accord feels much faster in the slalom than it actually is, and as has been the case for some time now, its tires cannot cash the check written by its otherwise willing chassis. It's fun and willing, and there's even a tendency to oversteer with ESC shut off. And while that's all fun stuff, it's not the fastest way through. Best run was slow in, fast out, saving the slide for the exit gate. ESC is loud, but quick-acting and not a total buzzkill. It quickly does its corrections and then goes away. Skid pad: Tires limit the car's ability here, too. It mattered little if ESC was on or off, as the tires began to howl (loudly) at essentially the same limit. Steering heft is on the light side, but it still manages to relay infomation well. It's very precise and doesn't scream "EPS." It's electric-assist steering, but done right. |
| Test date | 8/28/2012 |
| Test location | 1,121 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 92.6 |
| Temperature (°F) | 15.6 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 28.66 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 1.1, crosswind |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1,238 |
| Odometer (mi.) | 87-octane gasoline |
| Fuel used for test | 33/33 |
| As-tested ballasted trailer weight (lbs.) | 21 city/34 highway/25 combined |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 28.7 (over 191 miles, all highway) |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 17.2 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 584.8 |
| Edmunds estimated monthly fuel cost ($) | AM/FM/CD stereo with 7 speakers, 360 watts |
| Stereo description | Standard USB and auxiliary inputs |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard, XM (90-day trial subscription) |
| Satellite radio | Standard, 15GB |
| Rear seat video and entertainment | Standard, includes audio streaming |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard, 60GB hard-drive-based, 8-inch screen (measured diagonally) |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Standard |
| Smart entry/Start | Standard back-up camera |
| Parking aids | Standard passenger-side rearview/blind spot camera (LaneWatch) |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Standard |
| Night Vision | Standard |
| Driver coaching display | 3,559 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,531 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 62.7/37.3 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 191.4 |
| Length (in.) | 72.8 |
| Width (in.) | 57.7 |
| Height (in.) | 109.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 62.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 62.3 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 38.1 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 42.5 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 38.5 |
| Legroom, 3rd row (in.) | 37.6 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 37.0 |
| Headroom, 3rd row (in.) | 58.6 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 56.5 |
| Shoulder room, 3rd row (in.) | 5 |
| Step-in height, measured (in.) | 15.5 |
| Operation lockout | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Corrosion | Available for purchase via Honda Care contract |
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