Toyota Kluger vs Honda Accord

The Toyota Kluger starts from $62,410 before on-road costs, while the Honda Accord opens at $57,900. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $4,510.

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 $68,651 and $63,690 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Toyota Kluger and Honda Accord 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 Kluger.

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

The Toyota Kluger features a 8-inch touchscreen, 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 Toyota Kluger stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota Kluger uses a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid producing 184kW and 242Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Honda Accord responds with a Hybrid making 135kW and 315Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The Toyota Kluger has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota Kluger measures 4,966mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 9mm shorter than the Honda Accord at 4,975mm (2,830mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Kluger generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 241L in the Toyota Kluger and 473L in the Honda Accord, giving the Honda Accord a 232L advantage. The Toyota Kluger seats 7 vs 5.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,596/year for the Toyota Kluger and $1,397/year for the Honda Accord. That is a $199 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,596 (Toyota Kluger) vs $1,397 (Honda Accord). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $199 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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