If you're a driver in the Ithaca, Elmira, and Corning area, you may be looking for a sporty commuter car to help you get around town. In that case, you might consider popular models like the 2021 Honda Accord and 2021 Toyota Camry.
To help you decide which car is right for your lifestyle, the team at Maguire Honda compared the Accord vs. Camry on the points of powertrain, interior dimensions, and smart safety features. Contact our team today to learn more!
PASSENGERS
PASSENGER VOLUME
SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
Part of what helps the Accord get such great gas mileage is its standard Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This CVT can adjust on the fly to optimize performance. It also features Sport Mode for even more spirited driving when needed. The 2021 Camry comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission, which has fixed gear ratios, so it doesn't provide as efficient or as seamless delivery of engine power.
Both cars provide smooth handling and an overall efficient ride. However, the Honda Accord gets an EPA-estimated 30 city/38 highway MPG with its LX and EX-L trims.1 When driving around the city, this Honda sedan provides better gas mileage since the Camry only earns an EPA-estimated 28 city MPG. They also both offer an available hybrid engine to improve upon their fuel economy.
The Toyota Camry is a comfortable car to drive, offering a variety of features to help you stay relaxed and reduce fatigue while behind the wheel. Ultimately, though, more room is found for all passengers inside the 2021 Honda Accord.
You'll also have more room in the trunk of the Accord to fit luggage, sporting equipment, or any other supplies you need to pack up in your car. That's because it has 16.7 cubic feet of trunk space while the Toyota Camry's trunk has 15.1 cubic feet of cargo volume.
 ACCORD DIMENSIONS |  CAMRY DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| PASSENGER VOLUME | 105.6 cu. ft. | 100.4 cu. ft. |
| FRONT HEADROOM | 39.5 | 38.3 |
| FRONT LEGROOM | 42.3 | 42.1 |
| REAR LEGROOM | 40.4 | 38 |
Both of these cars are loaded with driver-assistive features that help you safely drive around the city and along the highway. These include systems that can:
- Help avoid potential frontal collisions
- Keep your car centered within the lane
- Detect and display traffic sign information
- Maintain a safe following distance
The 2021 Honda Accord also comes with a multi-angle rearview camera. This lets you choose from three different viewing modes: top-down, wide, and normal. These views will not only help when you're backing out of the driveway but also when pulling into a garage or parking your car.
Dynamic guidelines further help direct your Honda car exactly where you want it to go. The backup camera in the 2021 Camry just comes with the normal viewing mode and without standard dynamic guidelines.
[1] 30 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for LX and EX-L trims. 29 city/35 highway/32 combined mpg rating for Sport and Special Edition 1.5T trims. 22 city/32 highway/26 combined mpg rating for Sport and Touring 2.0T trims. 48 city/48 highway/48 combined mpg rating for Hybrid, Hybrid EX and Hybrid EX-L trims. 44 city/41 highway/43 combined mpg rating for the Hybrid Touring trim. Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-package/condition (hybrid trims) and other factors.
