2006 Honda Accord 3.0 Hybrid vs. 2006 Honda Accord Sedan LX
To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord 3.0 Hybrid and 2006 Honda Accord Sedan LX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord 3.0 Hybrid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord 3.0 Hybrid (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord Sedan LX. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 3.0 Hybrid should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord Sedan LX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Accord 3.0 Hybrid (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord Sedan LX. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord 3.0 Hybrid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord Sedan LX. 2006 Honda Accord 3.0 Hybrid has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord Sedan LX has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord Sedan LX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord 3.0 Hybrid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord 3.0 Hybrid | 2006 Honda Accord Sedan LX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
