Honda Accord - Generation 8.1 (2008-2011)

HONDA ACCORD (2008-2011)

Receiving a larger body than the previous model, this generation of the Accord gets a variable cylinder management for the V6 model which cuts fuel consumption at low speeds. More space and more presence, this is what the eighth generation Accord is about.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	3.5 S-V	2.4S
Years Available	March 2008-May 2011	March 2008-May 2011
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	J35Z2 3.5 SOHC 24V V6	K24 2.4 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	271hp @ 6,200 rpm	178hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque	339Nm @ 5,000 rpm	221Nm @ 4,300 rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	i-VTEC PGM Fuel Inection with Variable Cylinder Management	i-VTEC PGM Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Liters	70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,946mm	4,946mm
Width	1,845mm	1,845mm
Height	1,476mm	1,476mm
Wheelbase	2,800mm	2,800mm
Curb Weight	1,635kg	1,535kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bar	Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bar	Multi-Link Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bar
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	225/50 R17	225/50 R17
Wheels	17 inch Alloy	17 inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	4
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Vehicle Stability Assist	Yes, Vehicle Stability Assist
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Front and Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Sun Roof, Rain Sensing Wipers, Dual Exhaust with Finisher	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Mud Guards, Chrome Door Handles, Single Exhaust with Finisher, Automatic Headlamps
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather with Wood Accents	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver (with Memory) and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Folding Rear Seat, Illuminated Entry System, Foot Illumination, Door Panel Courtesy Light, Rear Aircon Vents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Rear Sunshade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Rear Sunshade
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/6 CD
Speakers	6 + Subwoofer	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Toyota Camry, Subaru Legacy, Nissan Teana, Mitsubishi Galant, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6