Head-to-head
2026 Genesis G80 vs 2026 Honda Accord
The Genesis G80 wins clearly, 97.3 to 76, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Honda Accord is ahead on space & cargo.
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2026 Genesis G80
The 2026 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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The 2026 Honda Accord is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Accord Hybrid, is EPA…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Genesis G80
Clear winThe Genesis G80 wins clearly, 97.3 to 76, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Honda Accord is ahead on space & cargo.
Fuel & range 2026 Genesis G80 leads by 45.3
Tech & comfort 2026 Genesis G80 leads by 30.6
Performance 2026 Genesis G80 leads by 31.8
| Category · weight | 2026 Honda Accordoverall 76 | 2026 Genesis G80overall 97.3 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 54.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 88.8 | 97.8 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 69.4 | 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 | 76 | 97.3 | |||||||||||||||
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 2026 Genesis G80 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 15 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 96 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 2026 Honda Accord answers
- It holds 16.7 cu ft behind the second row against 13.1.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,395 | — |
| 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 | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.363 | 3.909 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | cvt | 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 | epb | 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 | 87 | 91 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | Genesis Connected Services |
| 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
233 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA 2) | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) | — | opt |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist w/ Road Edge (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2) | — | std |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | — | opt |
| Center Side Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Advanced Front Airbags (i-SRS) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) – Forward/Side/Reverse | — | opt |
| Rearview Camera with Parking Guidelines | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward/Reverse (2 sensors in front and 2 in rear) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward/Reverse (2 sensors in front and 2 in rear) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward/Side/Reverse (2 Sensors in front, 2 in rear, 1 in each corner) | — | opt |
| Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) | — | 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 | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Energy Absorbing Front Seats with Anti-whiplash Front Head Restraints | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | — | std |
| Forward Attention Warning (FAW) | — | std |
| Front and Rear Crumple Zones & 5-MPH Bumpers | — | std |
| Haptic | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | std | — |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2) | — | opt |
| 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 |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | std | std |
| Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist w/ Road Edge (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2) | std | std |
| Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2) | std | std |
| 2nd Row Side Airbag (2) | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | 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 |
| 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 |
Infotainment23 differ · 23 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 | — |
| 9-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | — | std |
| AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM® Integrated Navigation system with 9 Speakers, 27" High-Definition OLED Display (720p), Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay®, Internal amplifier | — | 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 |
| HondaLink | 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 Ports – 2 Front: 1 USB Type-C data/charge + 1 USB Type-C charge-only (27W); 2 Rear: 2 USB Type-C rear (charge-only (27W)) | — | 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 Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Device Charger - Front | std | opt |
Convenience16 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt Outlet – 1 Front Console-mounted | — | std |
| Cruise Control | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | std | — |
| Hands-free Smart Trunk w/ Auto Open | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| Keys: 2 Proximity Key Fobs | — | 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 | — |
| Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| Remote Releases – Hood | — | std |
| Remote Releases – Trunk | — | 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 |
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | std | std |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Touch-type 3-Zone Climate Control (HVAC) | — | std |
| 3-Zone+ Climate Control (with rear controls) | — | opt |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | std | — |
| Auto-defogging Windshield | — | std |
Seating16 differ · 16 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 equipped) | — | std |
| Integrated Memory System Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if equipped) | — | 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 |
| Head Restraints (adjustable) – 3 Locations | — | std |
| Leather Seating Surfaces | — | opt |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | — | std |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | std | — |
Interior44 differ · 46 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated | — | std |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | — | std |
| Power Tilt-and-Telescopic With memory (Integrated Memory System) | — | std |
| Aluminum Trim | — | opt |
| Assist Grips (3) | — | std |
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | — | std |
| Cupholders, Dual Front Center Console-mounted | — | std |
| Door Pocket Storage Compartments | — | std |
| Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors Sliding | — | std |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) - 105.7 / 102.8 | std | — |
| Front Beverage Holders | std | — |
| Front Center Console Fixed Armrest Storage Box | — | std |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | — | 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 Dashboard | — | std |
| LED Front Map Lights | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear) - 42.3 / 40.8 | std | — |
| Locking Glove Compartment | — | std |
| MSRP - $28,395 / $30,695 / $33,795 / $35,095 / $35,495 / $39,495 | std | — |
| Outside Temperature Display | — | std |
| Real Wood Trim | — | opt |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | — | std |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | — | 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 | — |
| Trunk Space LED Light | — | std |
| White Ambient Light | 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 Mirrors | std | std |
| Floor Mats Carpeted | std | std |
Exterior37 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Sunroof Power Tilt-and-Slide with One Touch Open / Close | — | opt |
| Power-Folding | — | std |
| Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) Front Windshield & Front Side Windows | — | 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 |
| Automatic Headlights | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Chrome Exterior Trim (Grille Insert, Bumper Garnish, Window Trim, Lower Side Rocker, Trunk Lid Molding) | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) - 3,239 / 3,311 / 3,477 / 3,468 / 3,488 / 3,532 | std | — |
| Dark Chrome Exterior Trim (Grille Insert, Bumper Garnish, Window Trim, Lower Side Rocker, Trunk Lid Molding) | — | opt |
| Exhaust Dual | — | 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 (Blade Silver) / 19 x 8.5J (Berlina Black w/ Machined Face) / 17 x 7.5J (Pewter Gray) / 19 x 8.5J (Matte Berlina Black) / 19 x 8.5J (Berlina Black w/ Machined Face) | std | — |
| Width (in.) - 73.3 | 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 Trunk Floor | std | std |
Powertrain27 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo (2,497 cc) Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | — | std |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) - 73 × 89.5 / 81 × 96.7 | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating - LEV4 SULEV30 | std | — |
| Compression Ratio - 10.6:1 / 13.9:1 | 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 / 28/36/31 / 46/41/44 / 51/44/48 | std | — |
| Final Drive - 5.363 / 3.895 | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.) - 14.8 / 12.8 | std | — |
| Horsepower (Automatic Transmission) – 300 @ 5,800 RPM (Premium Fuel) | — | std |
| Horsepower @ (SAE net @ rpm) - 192 @ 6,000 / 146 @ 6,100 | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Ratio Range - 2.645 ~ 0.405 / Electric Motor : 2.231 Lock-up : 0.652 | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel - Unleaded Regular | 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 | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) 311 @ 1,650-4,000 RPM (Premium Fuel) | — | std |
| Transmission - Continuously Variable Type / Direct Drive Unit | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval - 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups | std | — |
| Valvetrain - 16-Valve DOHC VTEC® / 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | std | std |
Chassis11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| Electronically Controlled Suspension w/ Road Preview | — | opt |
| 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 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2 · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 15 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (8), Forward Collision Avoidance (4), Steering (2)
Top recalls
- moderate Tires 26V663000 · 4,804 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles · filed unfixed
Genesis G80
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 9 · 2 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (4), Unspecified (2)
Top recalls
- moderate Electrical System 26V019000 · 83,877 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda AccordLX FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,395 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $28,395 – $39,495 6 trims | — 3 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Accord Hybrid | Electrified G80 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 48 | 96 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,400 | $800 |
| EV range | — | 300 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Honda Accord or the 2026 Genesis G80?
The Genesis G80 wins clearly, 97.3 to 76, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Honda Accord is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Genesis G80 scores 97.3 and the 2026 Honda Accord 76. 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 2026 Honda Accord or the 2026 Genesis G80?
2026 Honda Accord: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2026 Genesis G80: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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 2026 Honda Accord and the 2026 Genesis G80?
Where the 2026 Genesis G80 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 15 filed with NHTSA), is rated 96 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 2026 Honda Accord answers: it holds 16.7 cu ft behind the second row against 13.1. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.