The 2019 Honda Accord Sport offers two turbocharged engine options. In its most common configuration, it makes 192 horsepower; a higher-performance 2.0-liter turbo option is also available in Sport trims, delivering 252 horsepower.
For the 2019 model year, Honda provided the Accord Sport with two turbocharged engines. The standard Sport used a 1.5-liter turbo, while a more powerful 2.0-liter turbo could be selected on Sport models in certain configurations, each engine producing a different horsepower figure. This article outlines the horsepower numbers and what they imply for performance.
Engine options and horsepower for the 2019 Accord Sport
Below is a quick breakdown of the horsepower by engine option available on the 2019 Accord Sport.
- 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4: 192 horsepower
- 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4: 252 horsepower
Note: The 2.0-liter option was not universally available on every market or trim level of the 2019 Accord Sport and often required selecting the Sport 2.0T configuration or similar packages. The more common Sport configuration for the year used the 1.5T engine with 192 horsepower.
1.5L Turbo: 192 horsepower
The standard Sport configuration paired the 1.5L turbo with outputs of 192 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque, delivering brisk acceleration for daily driving and highway merging. This setup is the typical choice for most buyers interested in the Sport badge without stepping up to the larger turbo.
2.0L Turbo: 252 horsepower
The higher-performance option used a 2.0-liter turbo producing 252 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, available on Sport models configured for the 2.0T engine. This variant offered stronger acceleration and higher top-end performance, but was less common than the 1.5T configuration in the 2019 lineup.
Summary
In the 2019 Honda Accord Sport lineup, horsepower depended on the engine choice. The standard 1.5L turbo offered 192 hp, while a 2.0L turbo option delivered 252 hp in Sport configurations. For most buyers, the 1.5T Sport was the typical setup, with the 2.0T reserved for those seeking the extra power.