Honda Accord (6th generation)
A refined and reliable executive saloon featuring Honda's signature VTEC technology.
- Power
- 136 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 10.1 s
- Top speed
- 127 mph
About the Honda Accord
The sixth-generation European Honda Accord was specifically engineered for the UK and European markets, built at the Swindon plant in England. The 1.8 VTEC served as the core of the range, offering a balance of efficiency and the characteristic high-revving nature of Honda's variable valve timing system. While less aggressive than the Type R, it shared the same sophisticated double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension setup, providing class-leading handling and ride quality. It remains respected by enthusiasts for its exceptional build quality and mechanical longevity.
Honda Accord specs
The Honda Accord produces 136 bhp (101 kW) and 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 10.1 seconds and has a top speed of 127 mph (205 km/h).
| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | Accord |
| Generation | 6th generation (6th generation) |
| Trim | 1.8 VTEC |
| Years | 1998–2002 |
| Type | Saloon |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 1.8-litre inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,850 cc (1.9 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 136 bhp (101 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 127 mph (205 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,335 kg (2,943 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 102 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Honda Accord rarity in CarSpot
The Honda Accord is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
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Honda Accord fun facts
- The European sixth-generation Accord had a shorter wheelbase and different bodywork compared to the larger versions sold in the North American and Japanese markets.
- This generation was the first Accord to be manufactured at Honda's UK plant in Swindon, which later became the global hub for Civic production.
- The 1.8-litre F18B2 engine used a SOHC VTEC system designed to optimise low-end torque while maintaining high-end efficiency.