2026 Honda Accord Sport: By the Numbers

The Sport uses Honda's two-motor hybrid-electric system, not the 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder found in the LX and SE. That distinction matters: the hybrid system pairs an Atkinson-cycle engine with two electric motors and an electronic CVT, which behaves differently from a conventional belt-driven CVT. At low speeds the car can run on electric power alone; the combustion engine steps in as load increases. The result is 46 MPG city and 41 MPG highway — figures that flip the usual city/highway relationship because the hybrid recovers energy during urban stop-and-go driving rather than losing it. The Sport shares identical EPA ratings with the Sport-L and Touring, so paying more for those trims buys features, not efficiency.

The Accord lineup splits cleanly into two powertrain families. The LX ($28,395) and SE ($30,695) use the turbocharged gas engine and post 32 and 31 combined MPG respectively. Every other trim — Sport, Sport-L, EX-L, and Touring — runs the hybrid. At $33,795, the Sport costs $3,100 more than the SE but returns 13 more combined MPG. The EX-L ($35,095) is only $1,300 above the Sport and shares the same powertrain, but its EPA city figure is 51 MPG versus the Sport's 46 — a meaningful gap that suggests the EX-L may carry different calibration or weight. The Sport-L ($35,495) matches the Sport's exact EPA numbers and costs $1,700 more, so the incremental spend there is purely for equipment. Shoppers who prioritize efficiency per dollar should compare the Sport and EX-L closely before deciding.

Cargo space is 16.7 cubic feet — identical across all six Accord trims, so the hybrid battery doesn't compromise trunk room relative to the gas models. Seating is five passengers. The Sport is assembled in the United States. Warranty coverage is standard Honda: 3 years / 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years / unlimited miles rust-through, and 3 years / 36,000 miles roadside assistance. Honda includes one year or 12,000 miles of complimentary maintenance. None of these terms differ across any trim in the 2026 Accord lineup.

The 2026 Accord Sport is the cheapest way into the Accord hybrid lineup at $33,795. It returns 44 combined MPG, is assembled in the United States, and shares its powertrain with every pricier Accord hybrid trim. The Sport-L costs $1,700 more for the same EPA ratings, making the Sport the stronger value if its feature set is sufficient. The EX-L's higher city MPG figure is worth a look for high-mileage urban commuters.