Verdict
B
← Honda Accord · 2003-2008 · Mk7 (CL)
Honda Accord Mk7 (CL)
Headline trim: 2.2 i-CTDi — 138 bhp, 0-62 in 9.4s.
BHP
140 bhp
0–60
8.0 s
Top speed
142 mph
MPG
41 mpg (US)
Used
$1,100-$4,400
Strengths
- 2.2 i-CTDi a cracking diesel
- Sharper chassis than Mk6
- Tourer estate genuinely useful
Weaknesses
- EGR and swirl flap problems
- DPF on later diesels
- Cabin starting to feel dated
Notable tech
- CL platform — built in Swindon
- 2.2 i-CTDi N22A — Honda first in-house diesel
- K20/K24 petrols including Type S 2.4 (190 bhp)
- 5MT/6MT manual, 5AT auto
- Saloon and Tourer estate
Common issues
- EGR carbon
- DPF blockage
- Auto solenoid faults
- Climate display pixels
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk7 (CL)'s life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.0 i-VTEC
BHP153
Torque188 Nm
0–609.4 s
Top135 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
2.4 i-VTEC Type S
BHP188
Torque223 Nm
0–608.0 s
Top142 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
2.2 i-CTDi diesel
BHP138
Torque340 Nm
0–609.4 s
Top131 mph
MPG (US)41 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT