Honda Accord vs Toyota Fortuner

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Fortuner opens at $53,775. That makes the Toyota Fortuner the more affordable entry point by $475.

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 $59,675 and $59,153 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $3,845 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda Accord and Toyota Fortuner 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 1 in the Toyota Fortuner.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Honda Accord and 7 in the Toyota Fortuner.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Fortuner gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota Fortuner. The Toyota Fortuner counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Toyota Fortuner offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Honda Accord and 1-zone in the Toyota Fortuner.

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 Fortuner responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Toyota Fortuner has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 1.7s 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, 180mm longer than the Toyota Fortuner at 4,795mm (2,745mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 473L in the Honda Accord and 200L in the Toyota Fortuner, giving the Honda Accord a 273L advantage. The Toyota Fortuner seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota Fortuner leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,397/year for the Honda Accord and $2,166/year for the Toyota Fortuner. That is a $769 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,397 (Honda Accord) vs $2,166 (Toyota Fortuner). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $769 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Fortuner). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.