Head-to-head
2025 Honda Accord vs 2025 Lucid Air
The Lucid Air wins clearly, 76.2 to 60.9, on fuel & range. The Honda Accord is ahead on safety.
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2025 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…
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D2025 Lucid Air
The 2025 Lucid Air is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 i…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Lucid Air
Clear winThe Lucid Air wins clearly, 76.2 to 60.9, on fuel & range. The Honda Accord is ahead on safety.
Fuel & range 2025 Lucid Air leads by 65.2
Safety 2025 Honda Accord leads by 22.1
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Accordoverall 60.9 | 2025 Lucid Airoverall 76.2 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 34.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 80.4 | 58.3 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 60.9 | 76.2 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Lucid Air
Lucid Air: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Honda Accord: base trim LX FWD · Lucid Air: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). 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 Lucid Air wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (17 against 123 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 146 combined against 48 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $1,400).
Where the 2025 Honda Accord answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 83 against 61).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
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
45 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda AccordLX FWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 1,498 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 29 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.363 | — |
| Transmission type | Continuously Variable Transmission | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — |
| Overall height | 57.1 in | — |
| Overall length | 196 in | — |
| Overall width | 73.3 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 16.7 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 106 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 37.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 40.8 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,239 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,239 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.2 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 292 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 282 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | — |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/50R17 94V | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.8 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.5 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
116 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Advanced Front Airbags (i-SRS) | std | — |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Side Airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | — |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags | std | — |
| Rear Side Airbags | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | — |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Monitor | std | — |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Knee Airbags (SRS) | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | 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 Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location Indicators | std | — |
Infotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| HondaLink Subscription Services | 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 | — |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Door Locks | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver & Passenger Window | 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 | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | std | — |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | std | — |
Interior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 105.7 / 102.8 | std | — |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
| Front Beverage Holders | 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 | — |
| LED Front Map Lights | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear): 42.3/40.8 | std | — |
| Rear Seat Center Armrest | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.9/56.5 | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | std | — |
| Sunglasses Holder | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Trunk Light | std | — |
| White Ambient Light | std | — |
| Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
Exterior22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| All-Season Tires: 225/50R17 94V / 235/40R19 96V | std | — |
| Auto On/Off Headlights | 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 | — |
| Height (in.): 57.1 | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | std | — |
| LED Rear Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Length (in.): 195.7 | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | 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 | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | std | — |
Powertrain22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
Chassis8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | 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 | — |
| 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 | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Lucid Air
Safety Signal 61 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 7 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 17 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (6), Power Train (4), Unspecified (4)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V309000 · 2,039 vehicles
- high Power Train 26V193000 · 3,627 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V669000 · 225 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V836000 · 1,539 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda AccordLX FWD | Lucid Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | — |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Accord Hybrid | Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 48 | 146 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,400 | $500 |
| EV range | — | 420 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 Lucid Air?
The Lucid Air wins clearly, 76.2 to 60.9, on fuel & range. The Honda Accord is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Lucid Air scores 76.2 and the 2025 Honda Accord 60.9. 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 Lucid Air?
2025 Honda Accord: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Lucid Air: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 7 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 Lucid Air?
Where the 2025 Lucid Air wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (17 against 123 filed with NHTSA), is rated 146 combined against 48 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $1,400). Where the 2025 Honda Accord answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 83 against 61). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.