Honda Accord (Accord) and Toyota Camry (Camry) are both best-selling cars globally. These two midsize sedans are very suitable for family use and are the top two cars in this category. Comparing the 2025 models of these two cars, which one will come out on top?
Although SUVs are thriving in the automotive market, there is still a significant growth potential for sedan models. Sedans are usually more affordable than SUVs, saving on upfront costs. Many sedans are also spacious enough, making them suitable for family travel.
The most esteemed models in the midsize sedan category are the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. The Accord is beloved for its smooth driving experience and upscale cabin. Toyota has redesigned the Camry for the 2025 model year, with all models now equipped with a hybrid powertrain system.
For families, which midsize sedan is the better choice? “U.S. News & World Report” compared the two cars in ten aspects, let’s see the results of the comparison.
Winner: 2025 Honda Accord
The base model of the Camry LE starts at $28,400. This model comes with features such as wireless smartphone integration, satellite radio, wireless device charging, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist. It has three other configurations with XSE being the most luxurious at $34,600, equipped with leather interior, heated steering wheel, and heated front seats.
The base model of the Accord is priced at $28,295, slightly lower than the Camry. The base model features a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and automatic climate control. The top-tier SE model is priced at $30,560, adding features like a sunroof and heated front seats.
Winner: 2025 Toyota Camry
In J.D. Power’s predicted reliability ratings, the Toyota Camry scored 88 out of 100, while the Accord fell slightly behind with a score of 79.
J.D. Power’s predicted reliability ratings consider 91-100 points as the best, 81-90 as excellent, 70-80 as average, and 0-69 as below average.
Both cars offer a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Winner: 2025 Toyota Camry
The Honda Accord can accommodate five people with well-padded front seats and ample legroom in both rows. Fabric upholstery and manually adjustable front seats are standard, but buyers can upgrade to heated front seats and a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.
The Camry can also accommodate five people, with front seats featuring cloth upholstery for added comfort during long drives. The rear seats have enough legroom, and the base model comes with fabric upholstery and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. Optional upgrades include leather upholstery, power-adjustable front passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.
The Camry offers more luxurious upgrades than the Accord in this regard, giving it an edge.
Winner: 2025 Honda Accord
The Accord boasts one of the largest cargo capacities in the midsize sedan segment, providing 16.7 cubic feet of cargo space.
The Camry has a cargo space of 15.1 cubic feet, slightly below the average for this class of vehicles. However, the Camry’s wide trunk opening makes loading cargo easier.
Winner: 2025 Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is one of the models with the highest-quality interior in the midsize sedan segment, thus securing a clear victory in this aspect. The Accord’s interior materials are top-notch, with excellent build quality. The cabin has a stylish appearance, conveying a sense of durability.
While the Camry also performs well in terms of interior quality, with a solid cabin structure and attractive design, it falls short compared to the Accord.
Winner: 2025 Toyota Camry
Honda equipped the Accord with a range of standard interior features. All models come with a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot, and a four-speaker stereo system. Optional upgrades include an eight-speaker stereo system and dual-zone automatic climate control.
The Camry offers similar convenience amenities but includes standard features that the Accord lacks, such as wireless device charging, wireless smartphone integration, and dual-zone automatic climate control. The base model also comes with a six-speaker stereo system.
Winner: 2025 Toyota Camry
The Accord is equipped with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain provides ample power for comfortable overtaking and quick acceleration.
Toyota has equipped the Camry with a hybrid powertrain system, capable of generating 225 horsepower under standard front-wheel drive. The all-wheel-drive models are upgraded to 232 horsepower. These powertrains effortlessly drive the vehicles in both city and highway settings.
The Camry’s higher horsepower compared to the Accord gives it the edge in this round.
Winner: 2025 Toyota Camry
The Accord’s estimated fuel economy values are 29 mpg city and 37 mpg highway.
However, the Camry’s hybrid powertrain system is more advantageous. Opting for the Camry LE version achieves a combined city/highway fuel consumption of 51 mpg under front-wheel drive. All other front-wheel drive models have a combined fuel economy of 47 mpg. With all-wheel drive, the base Camry’s combined fuel economy goes up to 50 mpg.
Winner: Draw
For buyers in the market for a family sedan (including midsize sedans), a smooth ride experience is usually a top consideration. Both the Camry and Accord excel in this aspect, with no significant advantage of one over the other.
Winner: To be determined
At the time of publication, the 2025 models of these two cars do not have safety ratings available for comparison.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the 2024 Accord as a “Top Safety Pick+,” the highest safety rating.
Both cars feature ideal standard driver-assist functions such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. The Camry includes some features as standard that the Accord offers as options, like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
The winner is the 2025 Toyota Camry.
While the Accord is priced slightly lower than the Camry and offers a more high-end cabin and larger cargo space, the Camry excels in most other aspects, making it the overall winner. The Camry is more fuel-efficient, with better interior features, more horsepower, more comfortable seats, and a higher predicted reliability score.