Verdict
The Honda Accord costs RM185,900, undercutting the Toyota Camry by RM35,900, while its RM90 annual road tax is far easier to swallow than RM867. Its 1.5-litre turbo makes 260 Nm, 14 Nm more than the Camry’s 2.5-litre engine, and brings a larger 570-litre boot. The Camry is only 0.1 seconds quicker to 100 km/h at 8.9 seconds, but earns its premium with an eight-speed automatic, 18-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, 360-degree camera and head-up display. For most Malaysian buyers, the Accord is the sensible buy; the Camry is the better-equipped one.
Pick the Honda Accord if you want to save RM35,900, pay RM777 less annual road tax and carry more luggage in its 570-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Camry if you will pay more for adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, a 360-degree camera, head-up display and an eight-speed automatic.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Accord RM185,900; Toyota Camry RM221,800.
- Road tax: Honda Accord RM90/year; Toyota Camry RM867/year.
- Torque: Honda Accord 260 Nm; Toyota Camry 246 Nm.
- Boot space: Honda Accord 570 litres; Toyota Camry 524 litres.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda Accord 9.0 seconds; Toyota Camry 8.9 seconds.
- Wheels: Honda Accord 17-inch alloys; Toyota Camry 18-inch alloys.
Accord
- RM35,900 cheaper to buy.
- RM90 annual road tax versus RM867.
- 570-litre boot and 260 Nm torque.
- No autonomous braking or collision warning, versus the Camry’s pre-collision braking.
- Passive cruise control instead of adaptive cruise control.
- No 360-degree camera, head-up display or electric steering adjustment.
Camry
- Pre-collision braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control.
- 360-degree camera, head-up display and full LCD instrument monitor.
- 201 hp, 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time and eight-speed automatic.
- Costs RM35,900 more.
- RM867 annual road tax is RM777 higher.
- 524-litre boot is 46 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM185,900✓ | RM221,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM867 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Dual Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 198 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 260 Nm✓ | 246 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9 seconds | 8.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 146 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,901 mm | 4,920 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,494 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 570 litres✓ | 524 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R17 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R17 | Space Saver |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy 3 ST | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Torque Vectoring by Braking | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Ottoman Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Folding Rear Bench with Centre Armrest | Fixed Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Manual Rear Sun Shades |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 10 Speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Remote Engine Start | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Accord vs Camry FAQ
Is the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry better?
The Accord is the better value choice at RM185,900, with far lower RM90 road tax and a larger boot. Choose the Camry if its adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, 360-degree camera and head-up display matter more than the RM35,900 premium.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Camry costs RM221,800 and the Honda Accord costs RM185,900, so the Camry is RM35,900 more expensive.
Which has lower running costs, the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry?
The Honda Accord has the clearly lower stated annual road tax at RM90, compared with RM867 for the Toyota Camry. The Accord also has a rated fuel economy figure of 6.3 L/100 km; no rated economy figure is stated for the Camry.