2024 Honda Accord vs 2024 Toyota Camry

The 2024 Accord takes the lead with its efficient, responsive powertrains with exceptional reliability. The Accord’s standard 1.5L Turbo engine generates 192 hp with 192 lbs.-ft. of torque. Paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission, it promises gearless shifting and quick acceleration for a spirited driving experience. The 2024 Camry, by contrast, features a standard 2.5L engine that produces 203 hp with a much lesser 184 lbs.-ft. of torque. While the horsepower is a bit higher, the Camry’s far lower torque doesn't deliver the brisk throttle response or fuel efficiency the Accord does. The Camry does offer a 3.5L V6 engine as well that produces impressive numbers, but both the Camry’s engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that can’t offer the smooth, refined experience with a surge of torque that the Accord does with its gearless CVT. While the Camry does have an all-wheel-drive configuration, the Accord’s engineering compensates with its Motion Management System that maintains grip force and adjusts deceleration by adapting to steering input for a more engaging, connected experience. Coupled with its power-on-demand transmission response and higher torque output, the Accord delivers an exhilarating drive. The Accord also benefits from extensive noise reduction technology specifically designed for a quieter cabin, right down to the speed-sensitive volume of your entertainment, for a serene drive. Both the 2024 Accord and Camry offer hybrid powertrains, where the Accord pulls ahead once again. The Camry’s single-motor hybrid powertrain is simply not as powerful as the Accord’s dual-motor hybrid. The Camry’s 4-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor produces 208 hp with 186 lbs.-ft. of torque. The Accord’s horsepower is ever-so-slightly less at 204 hp, but with its monumental 247 hp and dual motors, the responsiveness is instant and breathtaking. In this, there is no comparison.

Both the 2024 Accord and the 2024 Camry offer a range of interior options to suit different needs, but the 2024 Honda Accord wins out in the quality of those materials, the space provided, and the overall cabin experience. The Camry offers heated, ventilated leather seats in its top-most trims, like the Honda Accord, but the Accord’s leather is uniquely kneaded, making it softer and smoother while maintaining durability and plushness. The Accord’s body-stabilizing seats provide unparalleled comfort on long drives, with lumbar and pelvis support and bolsters to help maintain a natural position and reduce fatigue. The Accord’s 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar adjustment and available memory settings is more customizable than the Camry’s 8-way adjustable seat as well. Overall, the cabin of the 2024 Accord exudes quality craftsmanship, whereas the Camry relies on its exterior to sell it. Spaciousness is key in a sedan, and here the 2024 Honda Accord excels as well. With 2 more inches of headroom in the front than the Camry and more legroom, on top of the minimalist dashboard design and expansive glass, the airiness and maneuverability inside the Accord is striking. For your passengers, nearly 3 more inches of legroom in the rear and over 5 cu. ft. more of overall passenger volume makes an enormous difference for families, carpooling, and weekend getaways. Packing up for a road trip is much easier in the Accord as well, boasting 16.7 cu. ft. of cargo space as opposed to the Camry’s limited 15.1 cu. ft. When combined with a smaller interior overall, the Camry cannot offer the comfort that the Accord does.

Inside, the 2024 Honda Accord takes the tech race to another level that the 2024 Camry simply cannot keep up with. The Camry’s top-tier 9-inch infotainment screen offers the expected connectivity options, but the 2024 Accord goes above and beyond. Its standard extra-wide 12.3-inch touchscreen interface gives drivers and passengers a more intuitive and visually satisfying experience. Additionally, the Accord’s integration with Alexa Built-in that controls smart home devices, and Google Built-in offering precise navigation with Google Maps, Google Play, Google Assistant, and hands-free capability, is a game-changer, far outshining the Camry’s more traditional system. The Accord comes with standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, while the Camry still requires a cord in its base trims. The Accord’s informational displays outweigh the Camry’s as well, boasting a 10.2-inch customizable driver interface to the Camry’s 7-inch, making the Accord’s easier to see of course, and easier to engage with. The Accord’s Head-Up Display is larger than the Camry’s as well for optimal visibility exactly when you need it.

While the 2024 Toyota Camry remains a solid contender, the 2024 Honda Accord edges ahead in almost every category that matters. Its renowned engineering equally balances raw power, efficiency, superior handling, and a serene drive, making it both practical and exhilarating. The joy of the drive extends to the cabin, where the Accord provides not only the practicality of an expansive cargo area and generous cabin space but dives deep into the quality of that space. Rather than being able to tick the box that says, “leather seating,” the Accord provides the highest quality leather designed for long-drive comfort. In lower trims its bolstered support seats and adjustability cater to a bespoke feel. And with highly intuitive technology that connects to every aspect of your life from your smart home to your playlist, to the depth of voice command functions, this cabin puts you and your needs first. While the Camry may be a pretty face, it’s what’s inside and under the hood that makes the 2024 Honda Accord the only option for the frequent driver.