Honda Accord vs Toyota bZ4X

The Honda Accord starts from $57,900 before on-road costs, while the Toyota bZ4X opens at $59,990. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $2,090.

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. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $63,690 and $65,989 respectively.

The Toyota bZ4X 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.

Both the Honda Accord and Toyota bZ4X hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Toyota bZ4X.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Honda Accord and 7 in the Toyota bZ4X.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota bZ4X. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 150kW and 266Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota bZ4X is 0.3s 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, 285mm longer than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 473L in the Honda Accord and 500L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Toyota bZ4X a 27L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota bZ4X leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. 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 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.