Honda Accord vs Kia EV4

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV4 opens at $49,990. That makes the Kia EV4 the more affordable entry point by $4,260.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $64,900 for the Honda Accord and $52,990 for the Kia EV4.

The Kia EV4 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda Accord, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV4 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Kia EV4. The Kia EV4 counters with heated front seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 335Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Kia EV4 responds with a Electric Motor making 150kW and 283Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Kia EV4 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia EV4 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 245mm longer than the Kia EV4 at 4,730mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Honda Accord and 490L in the Kia EV4, giving the Honda Accord a 80L advantage.

For towing, the Honda Accord leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV4). The Kia EV4 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.