Verdict
B
← Honda Accord · 2008-2015 · Mk8 (CL/CN/CU)
Honda Accord Mk8 (CL/CN/CU)
Headline trim: 2.4 i-VTEC Type S — 198 bhp, 0-62 in 7.9s.
BHP
198 bhp
0–60
7.9 s
Top speed
146 mph
MPG
42 mpg (US)
Used
$3,200-$10,000
Strengths
- Cabin a near-premium step on
- i-DTEC 2.2 strong torque
- Excellent NVH at speed
Weaknesses
- i-DTEC injector failures
- Active damper costs
- Pulled from UK in 2015 — parts thin
Notable tech
- CL/CN/CU platform
- 2.4 i-VTEC K24 Type S
- 2.2 i-DTEC N22B diesel
- ADS Active Damper System on Type S
- Saloon and Tourer estate
- Honda Lane Assist on later cars
Common issues
- i-DTEC injector failure
- EGR cooler cracking
- ADS damper faults
- Steering rack knock
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk8 (CL/CN/CU)'s life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.0 i-VTEC
BHP154
Torque192 Nm
0–609.2 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
2.4 i-VTEC Type S
BHP198
Torque230 Nm
0–607.9 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5AT
2.2 i-DTEC diesel
BHP148
Torque350 Nm
0–609.0 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT