[vemula]

Hope everyone is doing great !
Thanks for allowing me to be part of this group. Am Vemula, new to this group need suggestions on purchasing my next Car.

Option 1: Honda accord Ex-L 2015 2.4 L 4-cylinder
Option 2: Honda accord Ex-L 2015 3.5 L V6-cylinder .

Could you please guide me which one is best one choose.
My Usage: Weekend Long Drives, and Week days office(Daily may be 20 to 30 miles to and fro office)

As of now am using 2006 Toyota RAV4 2.4L 4 cylinder. (It consumes Engine Oil for every 250 Miles and if i ride it for long drive I have to carry Engine Oil along with me for every long drive, so planning to get rid of this)

Hope such kind of problems are NOT there in 2013-2015 Honda Accord models.

Please guide me in purchasing my next car, by provide your valuable inputs above options for Honda Accord.


Thanks in advance guys.

 

[patrolhead]

I was in the same situation two years ago. Decided to go with the 2015 EX-L 4cyl (non-Navi). Did not see any need for the 6cyl.

Thanks

Hope everyone is doing great !
Thanks for allowing me to be part of this group. Am Vemula, new to this group need suggestions on purchasing my next Car.

Option 1: Honda accord Ex-L 2015 2.4 L 4-cylinder
Option 2: Honda accord Ex-L 2015 3.5 L V6-cylinder .

Could you please guide me which one is best one choose.
My Usage: Weekend Long Drives, and Week days office(Daily may be 20 to 30 miles to and fro office)

As of now am using 2006 Toyota RAV4 2.4L 4 cylinder. (It consumes Engine Oil for every 250 Miles and if i ride it for long drive I have to carry Engine Oil along with me for every long drive, so planning to get rid of this)

Hope such kind of problems are NOT there in 2013-2015 Honda Accord models.

Please guide me in purchasing my next car, by provide your valuable inputs above options for Honda Accord.


Thanks in advance guys.

 

[slimm1469]

Hope everyone is doing great !
Thanks for allowing me to be part of this group. Am Vemula, new to this group need suggestions on purchasing my next Car.

Option 1: Honda accord Ex-L 2015 2.4 L 4-cylinder
Option 2: Honda accord Ex-L 2015 3.5 L V6-cylinder .

Could you please guide me which one is best one choose.
My Usage: Weekend Long Drives, and Week days office(Daily may be 20 to 30 miles to and fro office)

As of now am using 2006 Toyota RAV4 2.4L 4 cylinder. (It consumes Engine Oil for every 250 Miles and if i ride it for long drive I have to carry Engine Oil along with me for every long drive, so planning to get rid of this)

Hope such kind of problems are NOT there in 2013-2015 Honda Accord models.

Please guide me in purchasing my next car, by provide your valuable inputs above options for Honda Accord.


Thanks in advance guys.

Personally I recommend the V6. More power, very reliable, good on fuel. I have 136k on mine, trouble free.

 

[emeron]

Oh boy. Here we go again.

 

[busterbrown]

There is a big difference among powerplants in the 9th gen Accords. I drove a 4 cyl EX several years ago and, IMO very anemic. Recently, I drive a 2 year old 6 cyl EXL which changed the way I felt about Accords. If gas savings is your main objective, without any concern for performance, buy the 4 banger.

If however, you want command of your passing gears and want "better than average" fuel efficiency, go with the 3.5L.

Both motors are very reliable over the long haul. The V6 just puts a smile on your face for the cost of a few MPGs.

I would suggest a good test drive of each first then make your decision.

Good luck.

 

[ghlkal]

My wife was driving a V8 powered GXP, and she couldn't tolerate the 4 cylinder. The V6 is crisp and smooth and allows her to merge and avoid any situation. In her travels she gets 30 MPG. Unless mileage is the greatest concern, get the V6.

Good luck on your search.

 

[BLCKFLSH]

I had the V6 version in the 7th generation. I bought the I4 CVT this time, and am completely satisfied with it. It uses much less gas, and is just as good as the 7th gen V6 for passing on the highway. Test drive both.

 

[BenzAccord]

When I bought my V6 I was deciding between an EX 6M vs an EX-L V6. Coming from a manual car, I just couldn’t stomach the CVT in the 4 cylinder trims.

 

[Kamdog]

The I4 does not do spirited driving. It is smooth, it is efficient, it is adequate for all driving tasks. My wife is very happy with it. I am happy with it when I drive it. Just don’t press it.

For a car for me, it needs at least 50 more horses. Or an MT.

 

[StorminMatt]

If you care about performance, the V6 is DEFINITELY the way to go. I used to have a 7G 2.4 and upgraded to a 7G 6-6. There is just no comparison between the two when it comes to power. It gets up and goes much better. And top gear is useful for FAR more than just driving down flat roads. As far as gas mileage, the difference is small - certainly not enough to make up for the HUGE performance difference (unless you just don’t care about performance). And that’s for a 3.0. With a 3.5, I can only imagine an even bigger performance difference, particularly when it comes to torque.

One more thing. Four poppers tend to burn oil. If you don’t want to worry about an engine that uses oil, the V6 is a FAR better choice.

 

[reidcc]

I am in the market for a 9th Gen Accord now. My current ride is an 09 EXL Coupe with the 2.4 that I've been very happy with. Honda put new pistons and rings in it at 122K, and it currently has close to 190K. Other than brakes tires and battery, I've only done the front compliance bushings. I have a 100 mile commute, and never looked at a V6... always been happy with the 4, and it feels spirited enough and light enough to corner me through some fun stuff.

Yesterday I drove a 16 EXL coupe in white, with the V6 - and I was grinning from ear to ear! Yes the front end felt heavier and more cushiony. I think this time though- it may be time for the sedan. V6 all the way though!

Chris

 

[UnknownJinX]

The I4 does not do spirited driving. It is smooth, it is efficient, it is adequate for all driving tasks. My wife is very happy with it. I am happy with it when I drive it. Just don’t press it.

For a car for me, it needs at least 50 more horses. Or an MT.

And an LSD. And RWD/AWD.

I can't tolerate these high powered open diff FWD nowadays. Especially combined with their no-season tires, get used to the tire spin whenever you get on the throttle from a standstill.

My friend's Mazda 6 2.5T and my 8th Gen V6 both had a lot of trouble finding grip in 1st gear if you just punch the throttle a hair too hard.

My perspective is that an I4 will be adequate, and while a V6 is more powerful, you have to restrain yourself from punching it in 1st gear. The extra power can be useful for passing other cars quickly on the highway.

Sent via MHA-L29. Whatever.

 

[greg1c]

If you like performance throughout the range get the V6, just be aware the costs of operating and maintenance are more on the V6. There is a timing belt to change at 105k miles and if you are not mechanically inclined, it is a bit pricey to pay someone to do. The 4cyl has a timing chain and has no maintenance interval.


The other difference is the transmission, on the V6 it is a traditional 6 speed automatic. The 4cyl uses the CVT. The CVT is very smooth on long stretches of Interstate and gets very good mileage.

Everything else is the same except the exhaust is dual on the V6 and LED running lights.

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[longhornaccord]

I have a 2015 V6 Accord and have had no issues with it. It now as 17,000 miles. Good power and good fuel economy.

 

[Joeggernaut]

Both engines are extremely reliable and fuel efficient. Both take regular gas, the i4 obviously gets a little better mpg and has a cvt vs the v6 with a normal automatic.

The v6 is timing belt vs timing chain in i4 so expect a timing belt replacement at 100K. If I was given the option of two exact priced Honda one with the i4 and one with the v6, I would pick the v6, the marginal increase in operating costs and maintenance is worth the power increase to me.

i4 pros:

• more fuel efficient
• cvt
• decent power if hitting vtec range
• timing chain, less maintenance, only 4 cylinders to maintain

i4 cons:

• less power
• cvt
• not much low end power

v6 pros:

• more power
• cylinder deactivation helps with mpg, still very fuel efficient for the power it makes, and still uses regular gas.
• smooth power throughout the rpm range

v6 cons:

• timing belt, slightly more maintenance
• cylinder deactivation, but can be turned off.

 

[greg1c]

Both engines are extremely reliable and fuel efficient. Both take regular gas, the i4 obviously gets a little better mpg and has a cvt vs the v6 with a normal automatic.

The v6 is timing belt vs timing chain in i4 so expect a timing belt replacement at 100K. If I was given the option of two exact priced Honda one with the i4 and one with the v6, I would pick the v6, the marginal increase in operating costs and maintenance is worth the power increase to me.

i4 pros:

• more fuel efficient
• cvt
• decent power if hitting vtec range
• timing chain, less maintenance, only 4 cylinders to maintain

i4 cons:

• less power
• cvt
• not much low end power

v6 pros:

• more power
• cylinder deactivation helps with mpg, still very fuel efficient for the power it makes, and still uses regular gas.
• smooth power throughout the rpm range

v6 cons:

• timing belt, slightly more maintenance
• cylinder deactivation, but can be turned off.

I would say the CVT is not a CON but a PRO IF you are driving on the Interstate. Also, the timing belt change is not an insignificant item. If you are not mechanically inclined it is relatively expensive to replace. You did have the caveat of the exact same price, originally the V6 cost more so identical cars the V6 will cost more to purchase.

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[262105]

Got a '15 EX-L. 68,000 miles. Not a single issue. Original brakes doing 50% city/50% hwy. CVT works just like new. Sometimes up to 42 mpg, but basically running 36-37.5 ave. for a tank. Man this thing has range. Car has plenty of power even with 4 adults in it. It just cruises along. Handles very well and tracks nice. Currently have Continental A/S True Tracks on, replaced the OEM Goodyears at 60,000 miles.

Car was bought new and was a great value in quality, power, economy.

 

[AccordPhil]

I purchased a 2015 ex this past January. I test drove a 2015 EXL v6. It was very smooth, but I was not overly impressed with the v6 acceleration. The 4cyl cvt is also very smooth. Passing and merging on the freeways is no problem, especially if you shift into sport mode. Using the Eco button in regular drive is the only time it feels sluggish when you need to accelerate.
I just made a 2500 round trip to Texas and back and overall averaged over 35 mpg, using the Eco button on the interstate, except when passing.
Having said all that, if I had more cash, I would have considered the v6 more strongly. Give both a thorough test drive without a sales guy with you and if the v6 wows you more than the 4 cylinder and you don't mind the extra cost, go with it.

 

[AccordPhil]

I'll also add I think the 4 cylinder has very good low end power. I mentioned it's only when in regular drive using the Eco, but even that doesn't bother me if I'm in no hurry to get anywhere. When not using Eco, there's no hesitation at all getting off the mark. I confess that my previous car was a turbocharged (it's ok, you can laugh) 2012 Chevy Cruze, I bought with 5500 miles and even then it felt slow accelerating. The 2015 Accord, even with a 4 cylinder, feels like sports sedan compared to that!

 

[Joeggernaut]

I would say the CVT is not a CON but a PRO IF you are driving on the Interstate. Also, the timing belt change is not an insignificant item. If you are not mechanically inclined it is relatively expensive to replace. You did have the caveat of the exact same price, originally the V6 cost more so identical cars the V6 will cost more to purchase.

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That is why i listed the cvt as both a Pro and Con, same for the v6 with cylinder deactivation. I feel like both these topics, most people are split 50/50 on the respective engine topics.