2026 Honda Accord vs. 2026 Toyota Camry

Toyota's own comparison page says the 2026 Camry LE Hybrid's $29,300 starting MSRP undercuts the Honda Accord Sport Hybrid's $33,795, with the Camry rated at an EPA-estimated 51 mpg combined against the Accord's 44 mpg, and the Camry having slightly more front and rear headroom, both seating five. Kelley Blue Book counters that the Accord Hybrid has almost three extra inches of rear legroom and a bigger trunk than the Camry, calling the Camry, now sold exclusively as a hybrid, capable of returning over 50 combined mpg while retaining the practicality, safety, and resale value Toyota is known for.

Which to choose, and why

The Camry is cheaper and gets far better mpg

Toyota's (opens in a new tab) own comparison page says the 2026 Camry LE Hybrid's $29,300 starting MSRP undercuts the Honda Accord Sport Hybrid's $33,795, with the Camry rated at an EPA-estimated 51 mpg combined against the Accord's 44 mpg, and the Camry having slightly more front and rear headroom, both seating five.

The Accord has more rear legroom and a bigger trunk

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) counters that the Accord Hybrid has almost three extra inches of rear legroom and a bigger trunk than the Camry, calling the Camry, now sold exclusively as a hybrid, capable of returning over 50 combined mpg while retaining the practicality, safety, and resale value Toyota is known for.

Questions buyers ask

Which gets better mpg, the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry?

Toyota (opens in a new tab) says the Camry, at an EPA-estimated 51 mpg combined versus the Accord's 44.

Which has more rear legroom, the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry?

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says the Accord Hybrid, by almost three extra inches.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Honda Accord: 4 records · Toyota Camry: 5 records.

Decision field	Honda Accord	Toyota Camry
Exact EPA records	4	5
Model / option labels	4	5
Drive layouts	Front-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	1.5L 4-cyl SIDI, 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Hybrid	2.5L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI; Hybrid
Transmissions	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Automatic (AV-S6)
Fuel types	Regular	Regular
EPA classes	Large Cars, Midsize Cars	Midsize Cars
Combined efficiency	31–48 MPG/MPGe	43–51 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$1350–2100 per year	$1250–1500 per year

Head to head

Honda Accord vs. Toyota Camry: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Honda Accord	Toyota Camry
Starting price (KBB base)	$29,590	$30,495
Top trim price (KBB base)	$31,890	$38,420
Horsepower	192 hp	232 hp
Torque	192 lb-ft	163 lb-ft
Curb weight	3,239-3,311 lb	3,594-3,682 lb
Length	195.7 in	193.5 in
Wheelbase	111.4 in	111.2 in
Cargo volume	16.7 cu ft	15.1 cu ft
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	3 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2026 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

The Honda Accord starts $905 lower: $29,590 against $30,495 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Toyota Camry leads: 232 hp against 192 hp.
On peak torque, the Honda Accord leads: 192 lb-ft against 163 lb-ft.
The Honda Accord is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 3,239 lb against 3,594 lb.
On length, the Honda Accord leads: 195.7 in against 193.5 in.
On wheelbase, the Honda Accord leads: 111.4 in against 111.2 in.
On cargo volume, the Honda Accord leads: 16.7 cu ft against 15.1 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
Both list the same basic warranty: 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry.

2026 Honda Accord

The Honda Accord, also known as the Honda Inspire in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. Worldwide, over 19 million units of the car have been sold, making it one of the best-selling automobiles of all time.

Source: Honda Accord (Wikipedia)

Engines. The 2019 Accord received the 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick: Small overlap front: driver-side - Good (vehicle structure rated "Good"). Small overlap front: passenger-side - Good (vehicle structure rated "Good"). Moderate overlap front - Good.

Safety. Motor Trend's "Import Car of the Year" for 1994. Car and Driver's recipient of the 10 Best in recognition for 39 of the last 43 years. (not 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 model years) Voted "Car of the Year Japan" in 1985, 1993 and 2002. 2008 Drive's "Car of the Year".

NHTSA rated the 2022 Honda Accord overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (5 campaigns across the latest model years)

January 2026, Seats:Critical Fasteners. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these… Consequence: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
November 2024, Seats:Critical Fasteners. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can… Consequence: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
October 2024, Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel. Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

2026 Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry has grown since the 1990s to fit the mid-size classification (wide-body)—although the two widths co-existed in that decade. Since the release of the wide-bodied versions, Camry has been extolled by Toyota as the firm's second "world car" after the Corolla.

Source: Toyota Camry (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2024 Toyota Camry overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)

February 2024, Seats. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle… Consequence: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Toyota Camry, most often about structure (11), unknown or other (8), air bags (6).

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Comparison answer desk

13 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2026 Honda Accord or the 2026 Toyota Camry?

Efficiency

The 2026 Toyota Camry lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (47 vs. the 2026 Honda Accord's 39.5 MPG/MPGe).