Compare the2025 Toyota CrownVS 2025 Honda Accord

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Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The Crown has standard Whiplash Injury Lessening Seats, which use a specially designed seat to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Whiplash Injury Lessening Seats system allows the backrest to travel backwards to cushion the occupants and the headrests move forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Accord doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

With its standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, the Toyota Crown is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Honda Accord, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	Crown	Accord
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH	AVOIDED	-23 MPH
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-3 MPH
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	No Slowing
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-19 MPH
37 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
37 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	No Slowing
Warning Issued-Low beams	1.8 sec	No Warning

The Crown has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Accord doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The Crown has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Accord doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The Crown (except XLE/Nightshade) offers an optional Bird’s Eye View Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Accord only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

The Toyota Crown offers an optional Bird’s Eye View Camera and it also offers an optional rear camera washer to make backing always safe, regardless of road dirt or grime, while the Honda Accord doesn’t offer a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

The Crown has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them and moves the vehicle back into its lane. Only the Accord SE/Sport/EX-L/Touring offers a blind spot warning system.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Crown has standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Parking Support Brake on the Limited/Platinum/Nightshade automatically engages the brakes to help avoid a collision. Only the Accord SE/Sport/EX-L/Touring offers Cross Traffic Monitor and the Accord’s Cross Traffic Monitor does not include automatic braking.

Both the Crown and the Accord have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras and driver alert monitors.

The Toyota Crown weighs 448 to 1104 pounds more than the Honda Accord. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Toyota Crown is safer than the Honda Accord:

	Crown	Accord
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	179	203
Neck Injury Risk	26.1%	32.5%
Neck Stress	174 lbs.	243 lbs.
Neck Compression	31 lbs.	39 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Toyota Crown is safer than the Honda Accord:

	Crown	Accord
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	32	67
Chest Movement	.7 inches	.7 inches
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	157	204
Hip Force	582 lbs.	722 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	36 G’s	39 G’s
Hip Force	704 lbs.	805 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Crown for 1 year and 13000 miles longer than Honda pays for maintenance for the Accord (2/25000 vs. 1/12000).

There are over 15 percent more Toyota dealers than there are Honda dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Crown’s warranty.

Reliability

The battery on the Crown is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Crown’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The Accord’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota second in reliability, above the industry average. With 59 more problems per 100 vehicles, Honda is ranked 18th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota third in overall reliability. Honda is ranked fourth.

Engine

The Crown’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 44 more horsepower (236 vs. 192) than the Accord’s standard 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder. The Crown’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 32 more horsepower (236 vs. 204) than the Accord Hybrid’s standard 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The Crown Platinum’s standard 2.4 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid produces 136 more horsepower (340 vs. 204) and 153 lbs.-ft. more torque (400 vs. 247) than the Accord Hybrid’s standard 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota Crown 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid is faster than the Honda Accord turbo 4 cyl.:

	Crown	Accord
Zero to 60 MPH	7.2 sec	7.3 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	7.7 sec	8.2 sec
Quarter Mile	15.5 sec	15.7 sec

As tested in Motor Trend the Crown Platinum 2.4 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid is faster than the Accord Hybrid 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid:

	Crown	Accord
Zero to 60 MPH	5.7 sec	6.8 sec
Quarter Mile	14.4 sec	15.5 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	96.1 MPH	88.2 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Crown 2.5 4-cylinder Hybrid CVT gets better fuel mileage than the Accord 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder (42 city/41 hwy vs. 29 city/37 hwy).

The Crown has 1.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Accord Hybrid’s standard fuel tank (14.5 vs. 12.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Crown’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Accord:

	Crown	Accord	Accord Hybrid
Front Rotors	12.9 inches	11.5 inches	12.3 inches
Rear Rotors	12.5 inches	11.1 inches	11.1 inches

The Crown stops shorter than the Accord:

	Crown	Accord
60 to 0 MPH	127 feet	133 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	146 feet	147 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Crown has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Accord LX/SE/EX-L. The Crown’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 19-inch wheels on the Accord Sport/Touring.

Suspension and Handling

The Crown offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Accord’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Crown Platinum executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Accord Sport-L Hybrid (27.5 seconds @ .61 average G’s vs. 27.9 seconds @ .58 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Crown Platinum’s turning circle is 3 feet tighter than the Accord’s (35.4 feet vs. 38.4 feet). The Crown’s turning circle is .4 feet tighter than the Accord’s (38 feet vs. 38.4 feet).

Chassis

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Crown Platinum is quieter than the Accord:

	Crown	Accord
At idle	38 dB	40 dB
70 MPH Cruising	66 dB	69 dB

Cargo Capacity

The Crown’s standard folding rear seats are split to accommodate bulky cargo. The Accord’s standard single piece folding rear seat is not as flexible; long cargo and a passenger can’t share the rear seat.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Crown Platinum’s power trunk can be opened or closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Accord doesn’t offer a power or hands-free opening trunk.

Ergonomics

The power windows standard on both the Crown and the Accord have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Crown is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Accord prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Crown’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Accord’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

If the windows are left open on the Crown the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Toyota service department.) The driver of the Accord can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Crown’s standard Smart Key System allows you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the trunk, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Smart Entry standard on the Accord doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The Crown’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Honda only offers heated mirrors on the Accord EX-L/Touring.

Both the Toyota Crown and Honda Accord offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The Crown features standard power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Accord’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

The Crown has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the car heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the Accord Touring.

The Crown has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the Accord SE/Sport/EX-L/Touring.

Compared to the Honda Accord, the Toyota Crown eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its standard integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.

Compared to the Honda Accord’s traditional radio, the Toyota Crown equipped with standard SiriusXM satellite radio provides an unmatched listening experience. Its extensive coverage guarantees consistent, crystal-clear reception across the continental U.S., and access to over 100 channels dedicated to a multitude of genres, including music, news, sports, talk shows, and comedy, many with only limited commercial breaks.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota Crown has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the Accord Sport/EX-L/Touring offers wireless charging.

The Crown Platinum’s Advanced Park can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Accord doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Toyota Crown and the Honda Accord, based on reliability, safety and performance.

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