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2016 Ford Fusion FWD vs 2016 Honda Accord

The 2016 Honda Accord uses less fuel: 8.1 against 9.1 l/100km, about 11% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Honda Accord costs about $887 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2016 Honda Accord has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 13). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2016 Honda Accord leads on 4 of 4 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Ford Fusion FWD9.1 l/100km
2016 Honda Accord8.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Ford Fusion FWD211.3 g/km
2016 Honda Accord188.9 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Ford Fusion FWD1,660 kg
2016 Honda Accord1,496 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Ford Fusion FWD13
2016 Honda Accord4
Owner complaints
2016 Ford Fusion FWD1,703
2016 Honda Accord604
NCAP overall rating
2016 Ford Fusion FWD5
2016 Honda Accord5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Ford Fusion FWD2016 Honda Accord
CO2211.3 g/km188.9 g/km
Combined9.1 l/100km8.1 l/100km
Complaints1,703604
Recall campaigns134
Cylinders44
Displacement2,500 cc3,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardU2L3SULEV30
Extra-urban7.1 l/100km6.9 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Height1,460 mm1,470 mm
Kerb weight1,660 kg1,496 kg
Length4,870 mm4,890 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (AV-S7)
Urban10.7 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Wheelbase2,850 mm2,780 mm
Width1,860 mm1,850 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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