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2020 Honda Accord: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Honda Accord is a quiet carryover with no major changes. Both the gasoline and hybrid versions return essentially unchanged from 2019.
About the 2020 Honda Accord
10th generation Accord/Accord Hybrid, third model year, pre-refresh year before the 2021 styling and tech update.
Honda positions the Accord as its flagship sedan: a roomy midsize four-door that blends everyday comfort, strong safety technology, easy controls, and a more engaging driving feel than many family-sedan rivals. The gas versions emphasize a choice of efficient or stronger turbo power, while the hybrid is sold as a high-mpg Accord that does not force buyers to give up passenger room, trunk space, or upscale features. The big draw is balance rather than any single gimmick.
The lineup ranges from the straightforward LX and efficiency-focused Hybrid to the sportier Sport, comfort-focused EX and EX-L, and feature-rich Touring. Sport stands out with 19-inch wheels and an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while EX adds heated front seats and a moonroof. Touring brings built-in navigation, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, parking sensors, and a head-up display.
2020 Honda Accord specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode / Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode / Automatic, 10-Spd / Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode / Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, 10-Spd / Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Gas / Hybrid |
| MPG City | 30–48 mpg | 30 mpg | 48 mpg | 23–48 mpg | 22–29 mpg | 22–48 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 38–47 mpg | 38 mpg | 47 mpg | 34–47 mpg | 32–35 mpg | 32–47 mpg |
| Horsepower | 192–212 hp | 192 hp | 212 hp | 192–252 hp | 192–252 hp | 212–252 hp |
| Torque | 129–192 lb-ft | 192 lb-ft | 129 lb-ft | 129–273 lb-ft | 192–273 lb-ft | 129–273 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | ||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Side View Cameras | ||||||
| Top View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2020 Honda Accord compared with the 2019 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2020. The gasoline Accord carried over essentially unchanged, and the Accord Hybrid was unchanged from 2019.
Was the 2020 Honda Accord redesigned?
No, the 2020 Accord was not redesigned. It was the third model year of the 10th-generation sedan and arrived before the styling and technology update for 2021.
Did the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid change from 2019?
No, the 2020 Accord Hybrid carried over unchanged from 2019. It retained its 212-total-system-horsepower two-motor hybrid powertrain and standard Honda Sensing safety suite.
Does every 2020 Honda Accord have Honda Sensing?
Yes, Honda Sensing is standard across the 2020 Accord lineup. The safety suite includes adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist.
Which 2020 Honda Accord trims have more comfort features?
The 2020 Accord EX, EX-L, and Touring are the comfort-focused trims. EX has heated front seats and a moonroof, EX-L adds leather seating and driver-seat memory, and Touring adds ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, and a head-up display.
2020 Honda Accord Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Honda Accord.
4.2
2020 Honda Accord
(2,745 reviews)
“i love this vehicle and brand. Drives very well. Theres a lot of room and it's comfy. Great safety features and has a good warranty”
“For the money you get great standard features. The fuel economy is fantastic and for a small 4 cylinder it has pretty good acceleration. The overall style is nice at a nice value.”