Engine: 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve iVTEC inline-4

Engine Options: 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 3.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 3.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6 with Integrated Motor Assist (Hybrid)

Transmission: five-speed automatic

Transmission Options: five-speed manual; five-speed automatic; six-speed manual

Standard Safety Equipment: front airbags, side-impact airbags, and curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes

Optional Safety Equipment: electronic brake-force distribution; traction control; electronic stability control

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Marysville, Ohio; Sayama, Tokyo, Japan; El Salto, Mexico

Model Tested: Honda Accord LX sedan automatic ($20,575)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning w/micron filtration system; console, center w/armrest & storage; steering column, tilt/telescoping; tachometer; seats, front buckets w/driver's manual height adjuster; fold-down rear seatback w/lock; remote fuel filler door release & trunk release; defroster, rear window w/timer; maplights, front/rear; mirrors, dual front illuminated vanity; locking glove compartment w/light; digital quartz clock; immobilizer theft deterrent system; floormats; auto-off headlights; dual power mirrors; audio, AM/FM w/cd player & 6 speakers; windows, power w/driver's side auto up/down; door locks, power; cruise control; cupholders (8)

Options as Tested: none

Destination Charge: 515

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 166 @ 5800

Torque: 160 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 24/34

Wheelbase: 107.9 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 189.5/71.5/57.1 inches

Track Front/Rear: 61.1/61.2 inches

Turning Cycle: 36.1 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.4/54.6/42.6 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.5/53.5/36.8 inches

Trunk Volume: 14.0 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 3109 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P205/65R15

Brakes: disc/drum w ABS

Fuel Capacity: 17.1 Gallons