Honda Accord vs Porsche Panamera

The Honda Accord is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 48 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Porsche Panamera, a 23 mpg advantage and costs about $1,750 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Honda Accord leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2026

Honda Accord

Large Cars · 64 configurations

48mpg combined (best)
All Honda Accord specs

2015–2026

Porsche Panamera

Large Cars · 139 configurations

25mpg combined (best)
All Porsche Panamera specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricHonda AccordPorsche Panamera
Best combined MPG48 mpg25 mpg
Best city MPG51 mpg23 mpg
Best highway MPG48 mpg29 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$1,300$3,050
Lowest CO2 output183 g/mi185 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI, SIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, 2.0SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 2.9, 4.0
TransmissionsAutomatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AV-S7), Automatic (S10)Automatic (AM-S8), Automatic (AM-S7)
DrivetrainsFront-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegularPremium, Premium and Electricity, Premium Gas or Electricity
EPA classLarge CarsLarge Cars
Years covered2015–20262015–2026
Configurations on record64139

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Accord vs Panamera: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Honda Accord or the Porsche Panamera?

The Honda Accord is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 48 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Porsche Panamera, a 23 mpg advantage and costs about $1,750 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Honda Accord runs about $1,300 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,050 for the Porsche Panamera — a difference of roughly $1,750 per year.

What engines do the Accord and Panamera offer?

Honda Accord: SIDI, SIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, 2.0. Porsche Panamera: SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 2.9, 4.0.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Honda Accord and the Porsche Panamera as Large Cars, so they compete directly.

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