2010 Honda Accord v6 vs 4-Cylinder

We review and test drive the new Honda Accord EX-L v6 vs the Honda Accord EX-L 4 Cylinder to see how much you gain from the bigger v6.

[stelvioooo]

That guy is so small he makes the cars look like vans.

[annieoddo]

10 years later I'm still driving my dad's 2010 v6 accord (it's mine now). I really do love that car, and anytime we've let other people drive it, they've always commented on how good the pickup is. It's been such a great car, still running like a dream, and still looking damn good for 10 years old!

[xjandgs]

V6 is actually a SOHC not a DOHC as was noted in this video.

[sldl]

My wife's '09 Accord has the 190 HP 4 cyl and it's decent with the 5 speed manual.   Only time I notice a big difference is if we're running the air conditioning--that sucks up some of the power, but she rarely uses the a/c anyway.  For us, the 4 cyl is fine. 

[vaguy]

For cars that offer I-4 and V6, most studies have shown the 4 to be more reliable, and they are less expensive to maintain and repair. So trying to paint the 4 as having to work harder and therefore be less reliable doesn't hold water in the real world. With the 4, you get lower initial cost, greater fuel economy, lower repair & maintenance cost, and slightly better long-term reliability. With the 6, you get better performance and less noise. Those are the real pros and cons to consider.

[dominicancheif]

More power! I've been in an accord v6 and they are fast, my freind took it up to 135 mph and it still had some more left.

[akotrmor]

combined, it's only a 2-3 mpg difference...having gone from a 4 cyl to a 6 cyl...I actually fill up LESS times with the V6 than I did with the I4....the only advantage the I4 has over the V6 is the timing chain vs. timing belt

[zjones]

You will be fine. You don't see people driving 4 cylinder accords not being able to get to where they need to go because they didn't buy the 6.

[InfamousPR]

I have a Honda Accord Coupe V6 and I love it. Is silky smooth and super quiet. My first V6 car, and don't think I will go back to having a 4 cylinder for a while.

[srk]

@dm919 - You are absolutely correct. I apologize profusely. Thanks for pointing that out. I also failed to mention the dual exhaust, the hood struts and heat reasonator shield on the V6 vs. the 4 in the video. I was waiting for someone to point that out as well. I hate making mistakes for all the world to see. Call me human. It was a really hot day when we shot the video and I think my brain was melting. I really appreciate the feedback though... Thanks for watching..:) Steve

[cbsctomh]

At 100, 000 miles the V6 needs a timing belt, waterpump, idlers etc. which is about $1000. It is an interference engine so if the belt breaks, you've got a 300lb pile of scrap. And while you do this maintenance, you will be told to replace the serpentine, plugs, coolant etc. The 4 has a timing chain...

[BlitzSoccerPL]

Does the 4 cyli give enough power i have a great deal

[toyobeats]

I just got the 2010 v4 but its perfect for my 45min haul to college and getting to work. Much better than my 02 camry that i had lol

[bolanleotegbeye]

I have been driving the V6 engine of this car for 6 years now. The experience has been wonderful so far. Would love to drive a Crosstour though

[Clawluss]

Got a 2010 v6 stock and feels pretty good for a stock 6 cylinder can’t wait till I mod it 😅

[Redwood]

the 8th generation accord is a fantastic car. this is top tier honda, and probably peak accord if you ask me. the v6 is quicker and smoother, but the 4 cylinder is the best 4 cylinder honda ever made (generally considered the best 4 cylinder engine ever made) and paired with either transmission will last forever as long as you change the oil on time and get the valves adjusted properly.

[stashouse]

I got the v6 2012 dope . The takeoff is excellent

[danjoe]

Wonder what they are saying now after finding out how disastrous the vcm on the v6 turned out to be. I've got a 2010 Accord v6 that now has the vcm disabled and I'm happy as can be. Too bad it took two spark plug misfires for me to discover the vcm muzzler2. And they still use this system on popular models such as the Odyssey and Ridgeline. Don't get it.

[JAMAICANTECHDUDE]

I would go with the four-cylinder as my family is not a bunch of cows like your average American so we should be ok with the fuel savings

[xoquixxoqafxo]

@giannial1985

I also have noticed the 4 cylinder Accord shakes the steering a bit at idle, it is a bit strange but you can't deny how smooth and sweet sounding they are above 5, 000 rpms. I believe Honda just tries to make the 4 cylinder feel a bit more sporty and connected to the road while the V6 is more refined and isolated.

But Honda has always made the V6 have struts while the 4 has the rod, idk its not a big deal for me both do the job of holding the hood up just fine.