Honda Accord III
The Honda Accord III (1986–1989): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States.
Model codes: CA · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America |
|---|---|
| Seats and space | |
| Luggage space (EPA) | 538 L EPA |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,435 L EPA |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: US EPA fuel economy data.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
339 complaints for model years 1986–1989. 44 crashes · 12 fires · 57 injuries · 1 death
- Seat belts 105
- Fuel system 36
- Speed control 26
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 8 versions of the Honda Accord III
United States 8 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989(FFS) 2 barrel carb, 3LKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 1988–1989(FFS) fuel injection · (FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1988–1989(FFS) fuel injection, 3LKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS) 2 barrel carb | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1986–1987(FFS), 3LKUP · (FFS) 2 barrel carb · (FFS) fuel injection | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1987(FFS) fuel injection | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1986(FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24–26 MPG (9.0–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 212–230 g/km |
| 1986(FFS), 3LKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.