2026 Honda Accord

The CarCody take

The 2026 Honda Accord is a large car with front-wheel drive, a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a variable-ratio automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 32 MPG combined, with 29 MPG city and 37 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,100, and tailpipe emissions are 276 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a large gasoline car Mixed city and highway driving Buyers comparing front-wheel-drive cars

What it is

The 2026 Honda Accord is a gasoline car in the EPA Large Cars class. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.5 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.

Its defining EPA number is 32 MPG combined. That rating blends the car's 29 MPG city figure with its 37 MPG highway figure.

The numbers

The Accord is rated at 29 MPG in city driving and 37 MPG on the highway. The highway figure is 8 MPG higher, so steady open-road trips use less fuel than stop-and-go travel.

Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 276 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure for this Accord is $2,100. That is the listed yearly gasoline cost to use when budgeting for the car.

Its 32 MPG combined rating gives you a straightforward figure for comparing fuel use with other gasoline cars.

How it compares

The 32 MPG combined result is the Accord's main fuel-economy reference. The 29 city and 37 highway figures show how its result changes with the type of driving.

The Accord is classed as a Large Car and uses front-wheel drive.

Who it suits

This Accord suits a driver who wants a large gasoline car and expects a mix of city and highway miles. The 37 MPG highway rating is useful for regular longer trips, while 29 MPG city reflects heavier urban driving.

It also fits buyers who prefer front-wheel drive and gasoline fuel.

Trade-offs

The 32 MPG combined result is paired with a 29 MPG city rating, so frequent stop-and-go driving will not match the highway figure. The car's listed fuel cost is $2,100 a year.

You get a 1.5 L turbo four-cylinder and variable-ratio automatic transmission, along with front-wheel drive. Those choices define the car's fuel-use profile and how to compare it with other large cars.

Verdict

The 2026 Honda Accord gives buyers a clear gasoline-running target: 32 MPG combined, rising to 37 MPG on the highway. Its large-car classification and front-wheel-drive layout make it a sensible match for someone who wants that type of large car and needs predictable fuel budgeting. The EPA lists $2,100 in annual fuel cost, while 276 grams of CO2 per mile puts its emissions figure in plain view. Compare those numbers with similar cars before deciding.