Head-to-head
2025 Genesis G80 vs 2025 Honda Accord
The Genesis G80 wins clearly, 95.7 to 75.7, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Honda Accord is ahead on space & cargo.
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2025 Genesis G80
The 2025 Genesis G80 is sold in the U.S. as an electric and gas large sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Electrified G80, is …
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B2025 Honda Accord
The 2025 Honda Accord is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Accord Hybrid, is EPA…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Genesis G80
Clear winThe Genesis G80 wins clearly, 95.7 to 75.7, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Honda Accord is ahead on space & cargo.
Fuel & range 2025 Genesis G80 leads by 45.4
Tech & comfort 2025 Genesis G80 leads by 22
Performance 2025 Genesis G80 leads by 31.8
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Accordoverall 75.7 | 2025 Genesis G80overall 95.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 54.6 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 81.4 | 92 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 85.6 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 68.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 78 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 75.7 | 95.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda Accord: base trim LX FWD · Genesis G80: base trim 2.5T AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Genesis G80 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 123 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 97 combined against 48 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,400).
Where the 2025 Honda Accord answers
- It holds 16.7 cu ft behind the second row against 13.1.
- It lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 23.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,498 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger | 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 29 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.363 | 3.909 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | Continuously Variable Transmission | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in | 57.7 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 197 in |
| Overall width | 73.3 in | 75.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 119 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 16.7 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 106 cu-ft | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.3 in | 38.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.8 in | 38.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,239 lbs | 4,431 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,239 lbs | 4,211 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 5,346 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.2 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 292 mm | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 282 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/50R17 94V | 245/50R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.8 gal | 17.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 91 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | Genesis Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.5 in | 57.1 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
203 features · differences first, then sharedSafety26 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Surround View Monitor | — | opt |
| Center Side Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Monitor | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | — | std |
| Haptic | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning (4 sensors in front and rear) | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Driver (1) / Front Passenger (1) | std | std |
| Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist w/ Road Edge (LKA), and Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | std |
| Rearview Camera with Parking Guidelines | std | std |
| Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2) | std | std |
| 2nd Row Side Airbag (2) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability | std | — |
| 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster | std | — |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | std | — |
| 7-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM® Integrated Navigation system with 12 Speakers, 27" High-Definition OLED Display (720p), Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay®, Internal amplifier | — | std |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Bang & Olufsen® premium audio system with Hi-Resolution audio, 18 speakers and 14-channel digital external amplifier: 100W x 14 channel (1400W, Max. Equivalent output) | — | opt |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System | — | std |
| HD Radio™ | — | std |
| HondaLink Subscription Services | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & Antenna | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Controls Audio, Phone, VR, Custom Button, Cruise, LFA | — | std |
| USB 2 Front: 1 USB Type-C data/charge + 1 USB Type-C charge-only / 2 Rear: 2 USB Type-C rear (charge-only) | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x1) - Front Seats | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x2) - Rear Seats | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | std | — |
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | opt |
Convenience14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | std | — |
| Hands-free Smart Trunk w/ Auto Open | — | std |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Door Locks | std | — |
| Power Door Locks Auto-locking Availability | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver & Passenger Window | std | — |
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | — | std |
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | std | — |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Down/Up with Pinch Protection | — | std |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Zone Climate Control | — | opt |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | std | — |
| Auto-defogging Windshield | — | std |
| Touch type Dual Zone Climate Control (HVAC) | — | std |
Seating15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Seats | — | opt |
| Heated Rear Seats | — | std |
| Integrated Memory System Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if applied) | — | std |
| Integrated Memory System Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if applied) | — | std |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | — | std |
| 12-way Power Passenger Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | — | std |
| 16-way Power Driver Seat including Power Side Bolster & Cushion Extension | — | opt |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| Center Folding Armrest with Dual Cup Holders | — | std |
| Ergo Motion Driver Seat | — | opt |
| Front Passenger Seat Walk-in Device | — | opt |
| Leather Seating Surfaces | — | opt |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | — | std |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | std | — |
Interior38 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated | — | std |
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | — | std |
| Power Tilt-and-Telescopic | — | std |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | — | std |
| Aluminum Trim | — | opt |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 105.7 / 102.8 | std | — |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
| Front Beverage Holders | std | — |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | — | std |
| Glossy Black Trim | — | std |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | — | std |
| Headroom (in.) (front/rear): 39.5/37.3 / 37.5/37.2 | std | — |
| Hiproom (in.) (front/rear): 55.4/55.4 | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | std | — |
| Integrated OLED Cluster Display | — | std |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | — | std |
| Leatherette-wrapped Crash Pad | — | std |
| LED Front Map Lights | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear): 42.3/40.8 | std | — |
| Real Wood Trim | — | opt |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | — | std |
| Rear Seat Center Armrest | std | — |
| Roof Trim Cloth | — | std |
| Shift Lever Rotary Dial-type | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.9/56.5 | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | std | — |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | — | std |
| Sunglasses Holder | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Trunk Light | std | — |
| White Ambient Light | std | — |
| Cargo Area LED Light | — | std |
| Floor Mats Carpeted | — | std |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | — | std |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | — | std |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | — | std |
| Floor Covering Premium Cut-pile Carpeting | — | std |
| Illuminated Driver & Front Passenger Vanity Mirror | std | std |
Exterior33 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Roof Power Tilt-and-Slide with One Touch Open / Close | — | opt |
| Power-Folding | — | std |
| Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) Front Windshield & Front Side Windows | — | std |
| All-Season Tires: 225/50R17 94V / 235/40R19 96V | std | — |
| Auto On/Off Headlights | std | — |
| Auto-dimming Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.): 3,239 / 3,280 / 3,477 / 3,468 / 3,488 / 3,532 | std | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | std | — |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen): 5.3 | std | — |
| Heated with Timer | — | std |
| Height (in.): 57.1 | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | std | — |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | — | std |
| LED Rear Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| Length (in.): 195.7 | std | — |
| Micro Lens Array (MLA) Full LED Headlights | — | std |
| Outside Mirror Approach Lights With 'GENESIS' Logo | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | — | std |
| Smart Clear Wiper | std | — |
| Track (in.) (Front / Rear): 63.0/63.8 / 62.6/63.5 | std | — |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear): 60/40 / 59/41 / 61/39 | std | — |
| Wheel Resonators | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in.): 111.4 | std | — |
| Wheels (in.): 17 x 7.5J / 19 x 8.5J various finishes | std | — |
| Width (in.): 73.3 | std | — |
| Automatic Headlights | — | std |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | — | std |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Spare Tire Compact / Location: Inside Under Cargo | std | std |
Powertrain27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): 73 × 89.5 / 81 × 96.7 | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-SULEV30 | std | — |
| Compression Ratio: 10.6:1 / 13.9:1 | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission | std | — |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Displacement (cc): 1,498 / 1,993 | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select – Eco, Comfort, Sport, My | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: 2-Mode Econ/Normal / 4-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport/Individual | std | — |
| Engine Type: In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | std | — |
| EPA MPG Ratings (City/Hwy/Combined): 29/37/32 / 46/41/44 / 51/44/48 | std | — |
| Final Drive: 5.363 / 4.438 | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.): 14.8 / 12.8 | std | — |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| Horsepower @ (SAE net @ rpm): 192 @ 6,000 / 146 @ 6,100 | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Ratio Range: 2.645 ~ 0.405 / Electric Motor : 2.231 Lock-up : 0.652 | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel: Unleaded Fuel (91 Octane Recommended) | std | — |
| Redline (rpm): 6,600 / 6,100 | std | — |
| Reverse: 1.859 ~ 1.265 / 2.231 | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 192 @ 1,700-5,000 / 134 @ 4,500 | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups | std | — |
| Valvetrain: 16-Valve DOHC VTEC® / 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC | std | — |
Chassis10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear): 27.0 x 4.5 (tubular) / 16.0 (solid) / 27.2 x 5.0 (tubular) / 16.5 (solid) | std | — |
| Steering Ratio: 13.9 | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.7 | std | — |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.): 38.4 | std | — |
| Variable Gear Ratio | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 11.5/11.1 / 12.3/11.1 | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.): 16.7 | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda Accord
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 3 · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 123 · 9 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Steering (50), Forward Collision Avoidance (29), Unspecified (28)
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 25V785000 · 256,603 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V663000 · 4,804 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles · filed unfixed
Genesis G80
Safety Signal 80 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 3 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Forward Collision Avoidance (1), Lane Departure (1)
Top recalls
- critical Fuel System, Gasoline 26V229000 · 94,760 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V019000 · 83,877 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | — 2 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Accord Hybrid | Electrified G80 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 48 | 97 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,400 | $800 |
| EV range | — | 282 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Honda Accord or the 2025 Genesis G80?
The Genesis G80 wins clearly, 95.7 to 75.7, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Honda Accord is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Genesis G80 scores 95.7 and the 2025 Honda Accord 75.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Honda Accord or the 2025 Genesis G80?
2025 Honda Accord: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Genesis G80: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Honda Accord and the 2025 Genesis G80?
Where the 2025 Genesis G80 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 123 filed with NHTSA), is rated 97 combined against 48 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,400). Where the 2025 Honda Accord answers: it holds 16.7 cu ft behind the second row against 13.1 and lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 23. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.