Car comparison

Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type SvsHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Honda Accord VIII

2.2 i-DTEC Type S

180 hp2199 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2011
VS

Honda Accord VII

2.4 i-VTEC 16V

190 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2007

Comparison overview

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Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,161 km
    721 mi
  • Largest trunk
    464 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type SHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
180hp134kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight-
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
79.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
33.5s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,161km721mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,199cc134cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,665mm184in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,705mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track-
1,515mm60in
Rear track-
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
464L
459L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type SHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16VPowerTorque
  • Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type SHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.5 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
180 hp
134 kW
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V has 10 hp more than Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
1,390 kg
3,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S8.7 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V and Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: 3.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
1,161 km
721 mi
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
180 hp
134 kW
8.7 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.7 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type SHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
180 hp
134 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,161 km
721 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
464 L
16.4 cu ft
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type SHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 446 km (277 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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