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Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECvsHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V

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

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Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011

2.4 i-VTEC

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2012
VS

Honda Legend II (KA7)

3.2i 24V

205 hp3206 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1996

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    756 km
    470 mi
  • Largest trunk
    464 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V

  • Most powerful
    205 hp
    153 kW
  • Highest torque
    293 Nm
    216 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTECHondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
201hp150kW
205hp153kW
Torque
234Nm173lb-ft
293Nm216lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight-
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
31.3s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
756km470mi
Calculated
630km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,354cc144cu in
3,206cc196cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,705mm106in
2,910mm115in
Front track-
1,550mm61in
Rear track-
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
464L
427L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
68L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: Power / Torque
  • Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC7,000 rpm4,300-4,400 rpm7,250 rpm
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V5,500 rpm4,400 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTECHondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.3 s
33.4 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
205 hp
153 kW

Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V has 4 hp more than Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
234 Nm
173 lb-ft
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
293 Nm
216 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
1,550 kg
3,417 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 VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
227 km/h
141 mph
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC8.0 s
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V8.1 s

Although Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V has more power, Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: 0.1 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 VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: 2.2 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 VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
756 km
470 mi
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
630 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW
8.0 s
227 km/h
141 mph
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
205 hp
153 kW
8.1 s
223 km/h
139 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 VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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 VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC 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 VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.0 s
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
8.1 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 VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTECHondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
205 hp
153 kW
Torque
234 Nm
173 lb-ft
293 Nm
216 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.1 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
756 km
470 mi
630 km
391 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
-
Trunk score
464 L
16.4 cu ft
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 126 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 59 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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