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Honda Accord IX Coupe (facelift 2015) 2.4 (188 Hp)
Overall Rating
Honda Accord:
The Honda Accord , also known as the Honda Inspire in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks, and a Honda Crosstour crossover....(Read more on Wikipedia)
IX Coupe (facelift 2015) Overview:
Honda Accord (IX Coupe (facelift 2015)). With 245 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.2 l/100km). With a weight of 1442 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.4 (188 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.4L K24W engine provides adequate power for daily driving, feeling responsive and engaging, especially when paired with the 6-speed manual transmission. It's not a powerhouse but offers a satisfying drive.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 8.7 l/100 km, this manual variant offers decent economy for a naturally aspirated four-cylinder coupe, balancing performance with efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Honda reliability and resale value
- • Choice of engaging manual transmissions (2.4L and 3.5L V6)
- • Powerful and smooth V6 engine option
- • Comfortable ride and refined interior for a coupe
- • Good fuel economy with the 2.4L CVT variant
Cons:
- • Rear seat access and space are limited, typical for a coupe
- • CVT can feel less engaging than traditional automatics for some drivers
- • Styling might be too conservative for some coupe buyers
- • Limited cargo space compared to the sedan counterpart
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IX: 2013 - 2015).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | Accord |
| Generation: | IX Coupe (facelift 2015) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4 (188 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 188 Hp @ 6400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 79.8 Hp/l [102mm less] |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K24W More details about the engine K24W |
| Engine displacement: | 2356 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, i-VTEC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.2 l |
| Coolant: | 6.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 99.1 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.1:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6800 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.7 kg/Hp, 130.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.9 kg/Nm, 169.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1442 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 379 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4813 mm mm [102mm less] |
| Width: | 1849 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1435 mm mm [31mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm mm [51mm less] |
| Front track: | 1585 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1590 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 215/55 R 17 94V |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17 ET55 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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