Honda Accord VII (CL/CN) or Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW)?

2003–2008 vs 2008–2015 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: Accord VII (CL/CN) 4,665 mm, Accord VIII (CU/CW) 4,726 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Accord VII (CL/CN) 459 l, Accord VIII (CU/CW) 467 l.
Lowest consumption: Accord VII (CL/CN) 5.5 l/100 km, Accord VIII (CU/CW) 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: Accord VII (CL/CN) 103–140 kW, Accord VIII (CU/CW) 110–148 kW.
Standard equipment: Accord VII (CL/CN) 29 items (Comfort), Accord VIII (CU/CW) 36 items (Elegance).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda Accord VII (CL/CN)2003–2008 · 3 engines · Comfort, Sport, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW)2008–2015 · 3 engines · Elegance, Lifestyle, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda Accord VII (CL/CN)2003–2008no listings	Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW)2008–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,665 mm	Length4,726 mm
Width	Width1,760 mm	Width1,840 mm
Height	Height1,450 mm	Height1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,670 mm	Wheelbase2,705 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume459 l	Trunk volume467 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,367 kg–1,480 kg	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,560 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2008	Production years2008–2015
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines3
Power	Power103–140 kW (140–190 hp)	Power110–148 kW (150–201 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 2.2 i-CTDi	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 2.2 i-DTEC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 2.4 i-VTEC	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 2.4 i-VTEC
Top speed	Top speed227 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Elegance
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Comfort	Items in the base trim36 · Elegance
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim43 · Executive	Items in the top trim49 · Executive
Equipment · Comfort9 · 10
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Accord VII (CL/CN) or Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW)?

Length: Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) 4,726 mm, Honda Accord VII (CL/CN) 4,665 mm (a 61 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,705 vs 2,670 mm. Boot: 467 vs 459 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Accord VII (CL/CN) or Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW)?

The most frugal Honda Accord VII (CL/CN) uses 5.5 l/100 km (2.2 i-CTDi); the most frugal Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) 5.6 l/100 km (2.2 i-DTEC).

Which is more powerful — Honda Accord VII (CL/CN) or Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW)?

The strongest Honda Accord VII (CL/CN) makes 140 kW (190 hp) (2.4 i-VTEC); the strongest Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) 148 kW (201 hp) (2.4 i-VTEC).

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