The 2014 Accord uses Honda’s VTEC technology, implemented as i-VTEC, on both of its available engines: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a 3.5-liter V6. This means the car’s engines employ variable valve timing and lift to balance efficiency and performance.
Engine options in the 2014 Accord
The 2014 Accord offered two engine choices for U.S. buyers.
- 2.4-liter inline-4 i-VTEC engine, rated at about 185 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque.
- 3.5-liter V6 engine with i-VTEC, rated at about 278 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines employ Honda’s i-VTEC technology to optimize valve timing and lift across speed and load, enhancing efficiency and performance across the lineup.
How VTEC works in the 2014 Accord
A quick guide to what VTEC and i-VTEC do in this model.
- i-VTEC adds variable valve timing (cam phasing) and variable lift to adjust the engine’s breathing for different RPM ranges.
- In the 2.4-liter four-cylinder, i-VTEC primarily governs intake valves, enabling efficient low- to mid-range operation and improved high-rpm power.
- In the 3.5-liter V6, i-VTEC coordinates valve timing on multiple banks for smoother power delivery and efficiency across a broad RPM range.
In short, the 2014 Accord’s VTEC system is part of Honda’s modern i-VTEC lineup, designed to optimize both fuel economy and performance as needed.
Summary
Bottom line: Yes—the 2014 Honda Accord features VTEC technology as part of its i-VTEC system. Buyers could choose between a 2.4L four-cylinder or a 3.5L V6, with both engines employing variable valve timing and lift to deliver a balance of efficiency and power.
Does the 2014 Honda Accord have VTEC?
It's a 2.4-liter direct-injected i-Vtec four-cylinder that produces 189 hp in our Accord Sport sedan (or a mere 185 hp in other Accord four bangers). That engine really launches the car. Maybe my expectations were low, but I was surprised by how quickly it left the line.
Does the 2014 Honda Accord have a K24?
Honda Accord (2003-present): The Honda Accord, a flagship model by Honda, has featured the K24 engine since 2003.
What billionaire drives a Honda Accord?
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos was still driving a 1997 Honda Accord years after becoming a billionaire. Bezos's choice of car came to light in a “60 Minutes” interview with Bob Simon in 1999. At that time, Amazon was a 5-year-old company known mainly as an online bookstore.
Do any Honda Accords have VTEC?
A new 160-horsepower, 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine debuted, along with Accord's first 5-speed automatic transmission. A new 240-horsepower 3.0-liter VTEC® V6 engine was also introduced and the Accord Coupe could be had with Accord's first 6-speed manual transmission.