Which to Buy: 2017 Honda Accord V-6 or Four-Cylinder?
CARS.COM — Many mid-size sedans offer a more powerful engine instead of a base, economy-minded four cylinder. In the 2017 Honda Accord, a 278-horsepower V6 replaces the standard 185-hp four-cylinder. You’re looking at a minimum $30,000 to get a V6 because that engine is only available on higher-end trims. Is it worth it? We pitted the four-cylinder Accord against the six-cylinder Accord in fuel economy and acceleration tests to find out which Honda is the best buy.
You shouldn’t be surprised to hear that the six-cylinder is faster and the four-cylinder is more fuel-efficient. We compared the most-expensive four-cylinder EX-L with navigation and Honda Sensing, which stickered for $31,655, and a V6 Touring that racked up the bill to $35,665. The big question, of course, is what do you get for the added cost? Much to our surprise, the V6 proved to be more than just a little faster. Watch the video for more.
