Which is better: 2022 Acura ILX or 2026 Honda Accord?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2022 Acura ILX vs 2026 Honda Accord on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2022 Acura ILX or 2026 Honda Accord?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2022 Acura ILX starts lower at $27,300. Live Acura ILX listings start at $13,901.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2022 Acura ILX or 2026 Honda Accord?

The 2022 Acura ILX leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,300).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2022 Acura ILX or 2026 Honda Accord?

The 2026 Honda Accord leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (48).

Which has better horsepower: 2022 Acura ILX or 2026 Honda Accord?

The 2026 Honda Accord leads on horsepower in this comparison (204).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2022 Acura ILX vs 2026 Honda Accord?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura ILX (5/5 NHTSA overall); Honda Accord (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Acura ILX vs Honda Accord

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2022 Acura ILX

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2026 Honda Accord

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Overview

Spec	Acura ILXBase	Honda AccordLX
Selected trim	Base	LX
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed automated manual	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2022	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Acura ILXBase	Honda AccordLX
MSRP	$27,300 (best)	$28,395
Lowest listing price	$13,901 (best)	—
Median listing price	$22,967 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$26,500 (best)	—
For sale now	7 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Acura ILXBase	Honda AccordLX
Combined MPG	28 MPG	32 MPG (best)
City MPG	24 MPG	29 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	34 MPG	37 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	14.8 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Acura ILXBase	Honda AccordLX
Horsepower	201 hp (best)	192 hp
Torque	180 lb-ft	192 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2.4 L (best)	1.5 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Acura ILXBase	Honda AccordLX
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	12.4 cu ft	16.7 cu ft (best)
Curb weight	3,095 lbs (best)	3,239 lbs
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.3 in
Wheelbase	105.1 in	111.4 in (best)
Length	182.2 in	195.7 in (best)
Width	70.6 in	73.3 in (best)
Height	55.6 in	57.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Acura ILXBase	Honda AccordLX
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Acura ILX	Honda Accord
1	Base $27,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LX $28,395 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Base $29,300 MSRP	SE $30,695 MSRP
3	Base $31,300 MSRP	Sport Hybrid $33,795 MSRP
4	Base $33,200 MSRP	EX-L Hybrid $35,095 MSRP
5	—	Sport-L Hybrid $35,495 MSRP
6	—	Touring Hybrid $39,495 MSRP

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