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2017 Ford Fusion FWD vs 2017 Honda Accord

The 2017 Honda Accord uses less fuel: 8.1 against 9.4 l/100km, about 14% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2017 Honda Accord costs about $1,153 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2017 Honda Accord has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 4). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2017 Honda Accord leads on 4 of 4 measurable figures. 16 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2017 Ford Fusion FWD9.4 l/100km
2017 Honda Accord8.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2017 Ford Fusion FWD224.3 g/km
2017 Honda Accord188.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2017 Ford Fusion FWD1,576.2 kg
2017 Honda Accord1,496 kg
NHTSA recalls
2017 Ford Fusion FWD4
2017 Honda Accord3
Owner complaints
2017 Ford Fusion FWD1,109
2017 Honda Accord535
NCAP overall rating
2017 Ford Fusion FWD5
2017 Honda Accord5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2017 Ford Fusion FWD2017 Honda Accord
CO2224.3 g/km188.3 g/km
Combined9.4 l/100km8.1 l/100km
Complaints1,109535
Recall campaigns43
Cylinders44
Displacement2,500 cc3,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV125L3SULEV30
Extra-urban7.3 l/100km6.9 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Gross weight2,009.4 kg2,060.2 kg
Kerb weight1,576.2 kg1,496 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spdAutomatic (AV-S7)
Urban11.2 l/100km9.1 l/100km

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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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