I've been looking at what to replace my 2.2idtec tourer with and want to stay in the Honda camp and was very surprised when comparing boot space, I got the tourer as I have 2 kids so want any replacement to equal the space I have, in researching what was available I found the new Civic has even more boot space than the Accord tourer!
8th Gen Accord Tourer - 406 litres with seats up
9th Gen Civic Hatch - 477 litres with seats up (With Tonneau cover)
The civic with the 1.8 petrol engine is more economical for me and more fun to drive too! It's cheaper to service/run and has more space than the Accord - it's a no brainer for me and the petrol engine will be more reliable in the long term. I just wonder if this is part of the reason the Accord sold so badly and why the UK is not getting the 9th Gen? I've driven the 1.8 Civic and was really impressed, MPG was better than my Accord iDtec for my daily commute.
The only thing I can see you get over the Civic with the Accord is build quality as it is a very well put together car with quality materials - the cabin is still a level above the civic, that said the new civic gets full leather, all the same toys as an EX and more. I'm now on the search for a 1.8 Civic EX in white!
Shame to move on from the Accord as it's a lovely car but the economics and practicalities have forced me to move on to the Civic. At least in staying with Honda!
For anyone interested there is a rare manual 2.4 iVtec Accord Tourer I looked at in Epson still for sale at an indy dealer - I was going to get that but when I researched the Civic it made my mind up.
8th Gen Accord Tourer - 406 litres with seats up
9th Gen Civic Hatch - 477 litres with seats up (With Tonneau cover)
The civic with the 1.8 petrol engine is more economical for me and more fun to drive too! It's cheaper to service/run and has more space than the Accord - it's a no brainer for me and the petrol engine will be more reliable in the long term. I just wonder if this is part of the reason the Accord sold so badly and why the UK is not getting the 9th Gen? I've driven the 1.8 Civic and was really impressed, MPG was better than my Accord iDtec for my daily commute.
The only thing I can see you get over the Civic with the Accord is build quality as it is a very well put together car with quality materials - the cabin is still a level above the civic, that said the new civic gets full leather, all the same toys as an EX and more. I'm now on the search for a 1.8 Civic EX in white!
Shame to move on from the Accord as it's a lovely car but the economics and practicalities have forced me to move on to the Civic. At least in staying with Honda!
For anyone interested there is a rare manual 2.4 iVtec Accord Tourer I looked at in Epson still for sale at an indy dealer - I was going to get that but when I researched the Civic it made my mind up.