Chery C5 Hybrid vs Honda Accord

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Chery C5 Hybrid a rating. We hold no ANCAP data for the Honda Accord. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Chery C5 Hybrid features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Honda Accord gets a 12.3-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery C5 Hybrid stands out with heated front seats — features our data doesn't list for the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord counters with wireless charging, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Chery C5 Hybrid gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Honda Accord offers leather.

Drivetrain

The Chery C5 Hybrid uses a Petrol I4 Turbo + HEV producing 165kW and 295Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (dht) to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds.

The Honda Accord responds with a Hybrid making 135kW and 335Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The Chery C5 Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 165kW vs 135kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Chery C5 Hybrid is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Chery C5 Hybrid measures 4,435mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 540mm shorter than the Honda Accord at 4,975mm (2,830mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 300L in the Chery C5 Hybrid and 570L in the Honda Accord, giving the Honda Accord a 270L advantage.

For towing, the Honda Accord leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Honda Accord turns in a 11.4 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Chery C5 Hybrid's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery C5 Hybrid costs about $1,397 a year (4.9 L/100km) and fuel for the Honda Accord about $1,226 a year (4.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $171 a year less for the Honda Accord.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery C5 Hybrid) and 5 years / Unlimited (Honda Accord). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery C5 Hybrid), 5 years (Honda Accord).

Where each one leads

The Chery C5 Hybrid: the lower starting price ($29,100 against $59,900), more power (165kW against 135kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Honda Accord: the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 300L), the higher braked towing limit (1,000kg against 750kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,226 a year against $1,397).

The Verdict

Honda Accord scores higher, 75 vs 74

The Honda Accord scores 75 to the Chery C5 Hybrid's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Honda Accord ahead by 14 points), value (Chery C5 Hybrid ahead by 12 points), fuel economy (Honda Accord ahead by 5 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Honda Accord costs about $171 less (4.3 L/100km against 4.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 300L in the Chery C5 Hybrid, 570L in the Honda Accord. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery C5 Hybrid, 5 on the Honda Accord.

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