Honda Accord 7 / Inspire (CL/CM) Sedan (2002-2007)

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Keywords: dohcdouble-wishbonefwdhondamanual-transmissionmid-sizesedanturbocharged

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Product Overview

Honda Accord 7 (chassis code CL/CM) is an affordable mid-size sedan in production from 2002 to 2007. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters. It was also called Honda Inspire.
As usual, the Accord 7 is a global car assembled in many countries with numerous variations in equipment, styling, and powertrain. Notably, a naturally-aspirated V6 was available, though only to the North American market.
A range of 5- and 6-speed manual and auto gearboxes were offered, together with a range of petrol and diesel engines.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Accord 7 comes with double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup. This provides the good cornering performance and durability.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 25% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Good manual transmissions
  • Reliable engines
Cons
  • Unreliable automatic transmissions
  • Generic styling

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Specifications

2.0 i-VTEC2.0 i-VTEC AT2.0 i-VTEC Sport2.2 i-CTDi2.4 i-VTEC2.4 i-VTEC Type-S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity459 L / 16.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity4.5 L / 4.8 qt4.4 L / 4.6 qt4.5 L / 4.8 qt6.8 L / 7.2 qt5.1 L / 5.4 qt5.1 L / 5.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt5.9 L / 6.2 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt
Fuel Capacity65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers5
Payload600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs530 kg / 1168 lbs530 kg / 1168 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size195/65 R15195/65 R15205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length4665 mm / 183.7 in
Size | Width1760 mm / 69.3 in
Track Width | Front1515.0 mm / 59.6 in
Track Width | Rear1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
Weight1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs1470.0 kg / 3240.8 lbs1390.0 kg / 3064.4 lbs1390.0 kg / 3064.4 lbs
Wheel Size15 in15 in16 in16 in16 in16 in
Wheelbase2670 mm / 105.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h8.9 sec10.5 sec9.2 sec9.4 sec7.9 sec7.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph8.5 sec10.0 sec8.7 sec8.9 sec7.5 sec7.5 sec
Fuel Economy7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway)8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (combined) | 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway)7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (combined) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (combined) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (combined) | 13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (combined) | 12.7 L/100km / 18.5 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed217.0 km/h / 134.8 mph215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph217.0 km/h / 134.8 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph227.0 km/h / 141.1 mph227.0 km/h / 141.1 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
EngineK20K20K20N22A1K24K24
Engine | Bore86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in87.0 mm / 3.4 in87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.8:19.8:19.8:116.7:110.5:110.5:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.2 L / 134.5 cu-in / 2204.0 cc2.4 L / 143.7 cu-in / 2354.0 cc2.4 L / 143.7 cu-in / 2354.0 cc
Engine | Power155.0 hp / 115.6 kW @ 6000 rpm155.0 hp / 115.6 kW @ 6000 rpm155.0 hp / 115.6 kW @ 6000 rpm140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 4000 rpm190.0 hp / 141.7 kW @ 6800 rpm190.0 hp / 141.7 kW @ 6800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output77.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in77.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in77.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in63.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in80.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in80.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in97.1 mm / 3.8 in99.0 mm / 3.9 in99.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm220 Nm / 162.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm220 Nm / 162.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualManualManualManual

Production

Availability2002 ~ 2007

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