Toyota Camry vs Honda Accord: which one fits you?
The short answer
Pick the Camry if you want better fuel economy; pick the Accord if you want more cargo room. Sticker prices start at $29,600 for the Camry and $28,395 for the Accord, quoted on different bases, so compare written quotes. Behind the back seats it's 15 cubic feet in the Camry and 16.7 in the Accord.
Our read: Pick the Camry if you want better fuel economy; pick the Accord if you want more cargo room.
| What you get | Toyota Camry Public record | Honda Accord Public record |
|---|---|---|
| Price range (MSRP) | $29,600–$37,525 | $28,395–$39,495 |
| Cargo, seats up / down | 15 cu ft (trunk) | 16.7 cu ft (trunk) |
| Ground clearance | 5–5.4 in | 5.3 in |
| All-wheel / four-wheel drive | Optional: AWD | Not offered |
| EPA combined fuel economy | 43–51 mpg | 31–48 mpg |
| What owners report (My MPG) | Too few owner reports yet | Too few owner reports yet |
| NHTSA recalls, 2024–26 models | 7 campaigns | 6 campaigns |
Which one fits more of your stuff
With the back seats up, the Honda Accord gives you 16.7 cubic feet against 15 in the Toyota Camry, about 11% more for groceries, strollers and suitcases.
What the all-wheel drive actually does
The Toyota Camry comes with all-wheel drive, as an option. AWD is an option on LE, SE, Nightshade, XLE and XSE.
The Honda Accord is front-wheel drive only: there's no all-wheel-drive version to buy.
How each handles rough roads and deep snow
Ground clearance is close: 5–5.4 in for the Toyota Camry and 5.3 in for the Honda Accord. Neither has a real advantage on rough roads.
Engines, hybrids and what they change
The Toyota Camry comes with 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid only: 225 hp FWD, 232 hp AWD. The Honda Accord comes with 1.5L turbo 4-cyl, 192 hp, CVT (LX, SE); 2.0L two-motor hybrid, 204 hp total system (Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring Hybrid).
Both offer a hybrid, and the Toyota Camry is hybrid-only, so you can get the better fuel economy either way; compare the hybrid trims' prices against the gas ones you'd otherwise buy.
Fuel: the EPA number and what owners really get
On the EPA's combined rating the Toyota Camry gets 43–51 mpg and the Honda Accord gets 31–48 mpg, depending on engine and drivetrain. The higher end of each range is usually the hybrid or front-drive version.
What each one costs before you negotiate
By the window sticker, the Toyota Camry runs $29,600–$37,525 and the Honda Accord runs $28,395–$39,495.
The two makers quote these differently (one with the destination charge, one without), so compare written out-the-door quotes rather than these ranges.
Reliability: what we can and can't tell you
There's no free, independent reliability score for new cars, so the signals below are estimates from published studies: a hint, not a verdict.
Recalls are facts, not scores: NHTSA lists 7 campaigns for the Toyota Camry and 6 campaigns for the Honda Accord for the last three model years. Recall repairs are free; check a car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Model | Public signal Estimate |
|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study: most dependable Midsize Car. This covers 2023 models, the previous… |
| Honda Accord | No public signal we could verify |
What to know before you test-drive
Toyota Camry: The current generation launched for 2025 and is hybrid-only.
Honda Accord: Hybrid is standard on 4 of 6 trims (Sport Hybrid and up). FWD only.
Questions people ask
Is the Camry or the Accord bigger inside?
With the back seats up, the Honda Accord gives you 16.7 cubic feet against 15 in the Toyota Camry, about 11% more for groceries, strollers and suitcases.
Does the Camry or the Accord have better all-wheel drive?
The Toyota Camry comes with all-wheel drive, as an option. AWD is an option on LE, SE, Nightshade, XLE and XSE. The Honda Accord is front-wheel drive only: there's no all-wheel-drive version to buy.
Which gets better gas mileage, the Camry or the Accord?
On the EPA's combined rating the Toyota Camry gets 43–51 mpg and the Honda Accord gets 31–48 mpg, depending on engine and drivetrain. The higher end of each range is usually the hybrid or front-drive version.
How do the Camry and Accord compare on price?
By the window sticker, the Toyota Camry runs $29,600–$37,525 and the Honda Accord runs $28,395–$39,495. The two makers quote these differently (one with the destination charge, one without), so compare written out-the-door quotes rather than these ranges.
Sources
- EPA fuel economy ratings and owner-reported MPG (fueleconomy.gov), U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
- NHTSA recalls database, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
- Cars.com 2026 Toyota Camry research (LE FWD to XSE AWD; destination not stated). Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
- Carscoops, 2026 Honda Accord pricing (Dec 18, 2025): LX $28,395 to Touring Hybrid $39,495 before $1,195 destination. Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
- Cars.com 2026 Toyota Camry LE specs. Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
- Honda Information Center, 2026 Accord specifications. Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
- SlashGear: JD Power Just Named Its Most Dependable Midsize Car Of 2026. Checked October 18, 2026. Estimate
Labels tell you how much to lean on a figure: Public record comes from a government or manufacturer source, Estimate is worked out and can move, Keel data is aggregated from many listings, and Dealer says is a dealer's own claim.