2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Sedan

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Rating7.6

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Midsize Hybrid Sedan
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$26,370 - $36,240
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Spacious cabin and cargo area

Seat height adjustment is missing for the front passenger

New 8-inch touchscreen infotainment

Impressive fuel efficiency

Evident cabin noise

Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Impressive standard safety tech and features

The engine noise is reduced

Specs & Features

$26,370

price

212 hp @ 6200 rpm

horsepower

129 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2021 Honda Accord hybrid is a great choice for those who are looking for a sporty and economical family sedan. The Honda Accord has always been a very popular choice among buyers for its practicality and fuel efficiency. The hybrid option boosts fuel efficiency even further. The 2021 Honda Accord is offered in a wide range of trims and options and caters to a very wide range of audiences. The 2021 Honda Accord hybrid uses the most unique set of a hybrid powertrain in the segment, where the 2.0-liter inline-four engine generates electricity or sends power to the wheels in low-load situations. The electric motor is powering the engine for most parts, and both of them combine when you need more power. 

Buying Advice

The 2021 Honda Accord is one of the better hybrid family sedans in the segment. The powertrain is similar in all the hybrid trims and it is only the features that change with the trims. The 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring comes out to be the best option if you are looking for a premium and fully loaded Accord. If you can make some compromises in the feature list and want to save some bucks, then you can consider going for the EX trim as it gets all the basic features covered.

Comparative Analysis against Competition

The fight for the hybrid family sedan is not that easy. The 2021 Honda Accord hybrid faces tough competition from the rivals like Toyota Camry hybrid and Hyundai Sonata hybrid. The starting MSRP of $26,570 makes the 2021 Honda Accord hybrid the most economical hybrid family sedan in the comparison here. Let’s see how the 2021 Honda Accord hybrid performs in various aspects against its competitors.

Features
7.0/10

The Honda Accord hybrid starts from an MSRP of $26.570 and goes all the way to $36,440 for the fully loaded Hybrid Touring trim. The 2021 Honda Accord hybrid has a good list of standard safety tech and features. The base variant also gets the basics like an 8-inch touchscreen system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The base trim also gets dual-zone climate control, which remains standard across all the trims. The second EX trim gets an 8-speaker audio system for a better music experience. It also features a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and heated front seats.

Trim

Hybrid

Hybrid EX

Hybrid EX-L

Hybrid Touring

MSRP(CVT)

$26,570

$30,520

$32,890

$36,440

Key Features

8-inch display

In addition to the Base trim:

In addition to the EX trim:

In addition to the EX-L trim:

 

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

8-inch Touchscreen Infotainment

10-Speaker Audio System

Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System

 

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control

8-Speaker Audio System

Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

Wireless Charging

 

Remote button start

Heated Front Seats and 12-way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat

Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat

Head up display, Front and Rear Parking Sensors

 

Honda Sensing

Moonroof

Leather-Trimmed Seats

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats with Heated Rear Seats

The third trim EX-L gets more additions to the EX trim and the audio system is upgraded to a superior 10-speaker audio system. It also included features like an auto-dimming rearview mirror, power-adjustable front passenger seat, and leather-trimmed seats. The top Touring trim is the most loaded Honda Accord hybrid and it gets more premium features like wireless charging, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System, Heads up display, Front and Rear parking sensors, heated and ventilated front seats with heated rear seats.

We recommend

The 2021 Honda Accord is one of the better hybrid family sedans in the segment. The powertrain is similar in all the hybrid trims and it is only the features that change with the trims. The 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring comes out to be the best option if you are looking for a premium and fully loaded Accord. If you can make some compromises in the feature list and want to save some bucks, then you can consider going for the EX trim as it gets all the basic features covered.

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

Most of the buyers in this segment are looking for this section very eagerly, and it plays a crucial role in their buying decision. The biggest advantage of the hybrid engine can be felt at the gas stations while refueling the tank. The 2021 Honda Accord hybrid impresses with its fuel-efficiency figures. It manages to deliver 48 miles per gallon in the city driving conditions, 47 mpg on the highways, and 48 mpg in the combined driving conditions. 

The good thing about the Honda Accord is that it delivers almost the same fuel economy in every driving condition, and it delivers the best fuel efficiency in the city driving condition. The 2021 Honda Accord hybrid comes with a 12.8 gallons fuel tank, which is good enough to offer an impressive range for long-distance journeys.

Models

2021 Honda Accord Hybrid

2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid

2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

MPG (City)

48

51

45

MPG (Highway)

47

53

51

MPG (Combined)

48

52

47

Fuel Capacity (Gallons)

12.8

13.2

13.2

Range (City/Highway/Combined, in Miles)

614.4/601.6/614.4

673.2/699.6/686.4

594/673.2/620.4

The Honda Accord hybrid is the only hybrid family sedan in the segment to offer better efficiency in the city compared to highway driving. The 2021 Toyota Camry hybrid is the most fuel-efficient hybrid family sedan in the comparison. It also comes with a larger 13.2 gallons fuel tank delivering a better range. The 2021 Hyundai Sonata hybrid is the least fuel-efficient in the comparison, still, it offers impressive fuel efficiency figures.

Interior
8.0/10

The 2021 Honda Accord hybrid really impresses with its interior quality for the price. The materials used inside the cabin feel premium, and it also comes with fake woodwork on the dashboard and the doors to make it even more premium. The controls for the cabin remain pretty much the same, and everything feels very easy to use. All the controls fall within the reach of the driver.

The 12-way power-adjustable driver seat is a nice addition to the cabin. The seat heights feel on a bit lower side, which makes getting in and out of the car a little difficult. The driving position feels very sporty because of the lower seating. The cabin is very spacious and there is ample space for the occupants in both rows. The boot space is also not compromised from the regular Honda Accord and remains the same at 16.7 cubic feet. 

Models

2021 Honda Accord Hybrid

2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid

2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Seating Capacity

5

5

5

Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)

39.5/58.3/42.3

38.3/57.7/42.1

40/57.9/46.1

Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)

37.3/55/40.4

37.6/55.7/38

38.4/56.1/34.8

Trunk Capacity (cubic feet)

16.7

15.1

16.0

The Honda Accord hybrid offers the best legroom for the rear seat passengers, while the 2021 Hyundai Sonata hybrid offers the same for the front row passengers. None of the sedans lack space in any of the rows. The 2021 Toyota Camry is also spacious for the occupants. The one area where the 2021 Honda Accord hybrid outperforms both the competitors is the cargo space. Here are some of the standout interior features of the 2021 Honda Accord hybrid:

  • Premium interior material
  • Spacious cabin in both rows
  • 12-way power-adjustable driver seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Dual-zone climate control

What’s there to keep you entertained in the 2021 Honda Accord hybrid?

The 2021 Honda Accord now gets an all-new 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard with the 2021 model, and there is also the option for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The lower trims get an 8-speaker audio system for music, which can be upgraded to a better-sounding 10-speaker audio system for the higher trims. 

The top Touring trim also features Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System. There are various other connectivity options like SiriusXM satellite radio and WiFi connectivity. It also offers a wireless charging pad for convenient charging of your devices. Here are some of the standout infotainment features of the 2021 Honda Accord hybrid:

  • An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • 8-speaker and 10-speaker audio system
  • Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Available wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System
  • SiriusXM satellite radio
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Wireless charging pad

Exterior
7.0/10

There is nothing much that has changed in the Honda Accord hybrid than the previous year’s model. On the front, there is a very slight change in the front grille which is hard to notice. The new LED headlights are a new addition to the 2021 model, which not only looks great but also does a great job of illuminating the road in the pitch dark. The changes are very minimal, but there is no denying that it still is one of the best-looking family sedans out there.

Models

2021 Honda Accord Hybrid

2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid

2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Curb Weight (lb)

3,327

3,472

3,505

Length (inches)

192.2

192.1

192.9

Width (inches)

73.3

72.4

73.2

Height (inches)

57.1

56.9

56.9

Ground Clearance (inches)

5.8

5.7

5.3

Wheelbase (inches)

111.4

111.2

111.8

All the trims except the top Touring trim get 17-inch alloy wheels, which look great on the side of the Accord. The Touring trim gets larger 19-inch wheels to increase the grip on the road but also dips the fuel efficiency than the standard wheel size. The 2021 Honda Accord looks very proportionate from all sides and stands out from the crowd very well. Here are some of the standout exterior features of the 2021 Honda Accord hybrid:

  • LED headlights
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • 19-inch alloy wheels for Tourer trim
  • Moonroof
  • Heated exterior mirrors

Safety
9.0/10

The 2021 Honda Accord hybrid comes loaded with a good number of standard safety features. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has rated the 2021 Honda Accord a five out of five stars in their crash test rating. The 2021 Honda Accord does not only get an overall 5-star rating, but it also gets an impressive 5-star rating in every crash test individually too. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has not tested the 2021 Honda Accord yet.

The Honda Accord gets driver assistance features like Lane Departure Warning, Pre-Collision Safety System, Post-Collision Safety System, Emergency Brake Assist, and Tire Pressure Monitoring system as standard. Here are some of the safety features of the 2021 Honda Accord hybrid:

  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Pre-Collision Safety System
  • Post-Collision Safety System
  • Emergency Brake Assist
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring system
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Collision mitigation
  • Traffic sign recognition

Competition
8.0/10

2021 Honda Accord Hybrid vs. 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The Honda Accord Hybrid and the Toyota Camry Hybrid have always been tough competitors in the segment. The 2021 models are no different and both the hybrid family sedans offer great value. If you are looking for a little better performance and acceleration, then the 2021 Honda Accord hybrid becomes a better choice. It also offers better trunk space. But if you are looking for a slightly better fuel economy and a more relaxed kind of drive, then the 2021 Toyota Camry hybrid becomes a better pick.

2021 Honda Accord Hybrid vs. 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata hybrid is a great choice for those who are looking for a stylish looking hybrid family sedan. Those who prioritize outright acceleration will find it a better pick between the two. It lacks the same agility that the 2021 Honda Accord hybrid offers and the Accord offers better ride and handling balance. Although the Hyundai Sonata is a great contender in the segment, the 2021 Honda Accord hybrid becomes a better overall package than the 2021 Hyundai Sonata hybrid.

Final Verdict

The 2021 Honda Accord hybrid is one of the best picks in the segment. It has been in the market for a long time, and reliability has never been an issue. It delivers a perfect balance between performance and fuel economy. The ride and handling are also one of the best for the segment. This is a sedan that will last for years to come. If you are looking for a hybrid family sedan for more than 4-5 years, then the 2021 Honda Accord hybrid becomes a great choice.

Trims

    Base
    $26,370 onwards
    • 19-inch alloys
    • Low-speed braking control
    • Remote start and keyless access
    EX
    $30,320 onwards
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • Blind-Spot monitor
    • Eight-Speaker audio system
    • Heated Front Seats
    • Satellite radio
    • Sunroof
    EX-L
    $32,690 onwards
    • 10-Speaker audio system
    • Auto-Dimming rearview mirror
    • Driver-Seat memory settings
    • Leather-Wrapped steering wheel
    • Parking sensors
    • Power-Adjustable passenger seat
    Touring
    $36,240 onwards
    • 19-Inch wheels
    • Head-Up display
    • Heated rear seats
    • Navigation system
    • Onboard Wi-Fi hotspot
    • Ventilated front seats

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Price

$26,370- $36,240

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.59

Horsepower

212 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

129 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

5

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163 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

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2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.2 sec15.7 sec116 mph
    7.3 sec15.8 sec116 mph
    7.6 sec--

    2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      48 mpg48 mpg48 mpg12.8 gal.614.4/601.6 mi.
      51 mpg53 mpg52 mpg13.2 gal.673.2/699.6 mi.
      50 mpg54 mpg52 mpg13.2 gal.660/712.8 mi.

      2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        196.1 in.73.3 in.57.1 in.5.8 in.111.4 in.
        192.9 in.73.2 in.56.9 in.5.3 in.111.8 in.
        192.1 in.72.4 in.56.9 in.5.7 in.111.2 in.

        2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.7 cu.ft.105.6 cu.ft.8.5 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.104.4 cu.ft.20.2 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.99.9 cu.ft.-

          2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            8.5 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.8.5 cu.ft.
            20.2 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.20.2 cu.ft.
            -15.1 cu.ft.-

            2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1193 lbs.3326 lbs.
              925 lbs.3480 lbs.
              1194 lbs.3325 lbs.

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