EX-L FWD
What the EX-L adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | EX-L |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 312.4 mm | 292.1 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3150 lbs | 3221 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3150 lbs | 3221 lbs |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.3 in | 37.2 in |
| Total interior volume | 105.6 cu-ft | 102.7 cu-ft |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2.5-Amp USB Charging Port, 450-Watt Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, including Subwoofer, Active Shutter Grille, Audio Information (driver information interface), Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor, Body-Colored Parking Sensors, Courtesy Lights, Driver's Seat with 12-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support, Driver-Side Seatback Pocket, Fog Lights Indicator, Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment, HD Radio™, Heated Seats, Heated, Power Side Mirrors, HomeLink® Remote System, LED Fog Lights, LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off, Leather-Trimmed Seats, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Lockable Glove Compartment, One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Phone Information (driver information interface), Rear Seat Reminder (RSR), Remote Engine Start, SiriusXM® Radio, Smart Entry with Walk-Away Auto Lock®, Trunk Main Switch, Wireless Phone Charger
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 292.1 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 281.9 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 16.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 102.7 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Overall length | 193 in |
| Overall width | 73.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1498 cc |
| Fuel injection system | direct injection |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 192 hp |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 33 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.8 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.2 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.4 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.5 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Dual-Pinion Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.2 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/50R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.2 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3221 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3221 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety31 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
- 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor
- Body-Colored Parking Sensors
- Brake Assist
- Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee Airbags
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
- Hill Start Assist
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
- Rear Seat Reminder (RSR)
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions
- Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Immobilizer System
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment15 std · 0 opt
- 2.5-Amp USB Charging Port
- 2.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface
- 450-Watt Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- 8-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen, Knobs and Hard Keys for Primary Controls and Customizable Feature Settings
- Android Auto™ Integration
- Apple CarPlay™ Integration
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- HD Radio™
- HondaLink®
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SMS Text Message Function
- SiriusXM® Radio
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- Wireless Phone Charger
Convenience11 std · 0 opt
- Remote Engine Start
- 12-Volt Power Outlets (front & center console)
- Capless Fuel Filler
- Cruise Control
- HomeLink® Remote System
- Power Door Locks/Programmable Auto-Locking Doors
- Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows
- Push Button Start
- Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release
- Smart Entry with Walk-Away Auto Lock®
- Trunk Main Switch
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System
Seating6 std · 0 opt
- Heated Seats
- Driver's Seat with 12-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support
- Fold-Down Rear Seatback with Center Armrest
- Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment
- Leather-Trimmed Seats
- Seating Capacity
Interior28 std · 0 opt
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Audio Information (driver information interface)
- Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Beverage Holders (front & rear)
- Cargo Area Light
- Center Console with Armrest and Storage Compartment
- Coolant Temperature Indicator
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
- Driver-Side Seatback Pocket
- Floor Mats
- Fog Lights Indicator
- Headroom (front/rear)
- Hiproom (front/rear)
- Illuminated Power Window Switches
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Legroom (front/rear)
- Lockable Glove Compartment
- Map Lights
- Passenger Volume
- Phone Information (driver information interface)
- Shift Lever Position Indicator
- Shoulder Room (front/rear)
- Side Door Pockets
- Sunglasses Holder
- Tachometer (driver information interface)
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Exterior23 std · 0 opt
- One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
- Active Shutter Grille
- All-Season Tires
- Aluminum Hood
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Compact Spare Tire
- Courtesy Lights
- Curb Weight (6MT/CVT/10AT)
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Heated, Power Side Mirrors
- Height
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Fog Lights
- LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- Length
- Power Side Mirrors
- Rear Window Defroster
- Taillights with LED Brakelights and Integrated LED Light Bars
- Track (front/rear)
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Wheelbase
- Wheels
- Width
Powertrain17 std · 0 opt
- Boost Pressure (PSI)
- Bore and Stroke
- CARB Emissions Rating
- Compression Ratio
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (City/Highway/Combined) EPA Mileage
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport Mode
- Displacement
- Eco Assist™ System
- Engine Type: In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / In-Line 4-Cylinder
- Fuel Injection
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- Horsepower (SAE net)
- Idle-Stop
- Redline
- Required Fuel
- Torque (SAE net)
- Valve Train
Chassis9 std · 0 opt
- Dual-Pinion, Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes
- Stabilizer Bar (front/rear)
- Steering Ratio
- Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock
- Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb
- Wheel Resonator
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Cargo Volume
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2021 Accord. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the EX-L
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2021 Honda Accord EX-L add over the LX?
Against the LX, 30 features become standard that the LX does not and 6 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.