The Accord LX in the United States is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine paired with a CVT.
Across model years, engine options vary by trim and market. The LX trim has long been equipped with Honda’s 1.5L VTEC Turbo, while higher trims and other markets offer a 2.0-liter turbo or a hybrid powertrain. This article focuses on the LX specification as sold in the U.S. today and places it in the context of the broader Accord lineup.
Current LX engine specifications
Below are the core specifications for the LX engine most buyers will encounter in recent model years.
- Displacement: 1.5 liters
- Configuration: Inline-4
- Turbocharged: Yes (1.5L VTEC Turbo)
- Horsepower: 192 hp
- Torque: 192 lb-ft
- Transmission: Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
These figures reflect the common U.S. specification for the Accord LX from the 2018-to-present 10th generation, including the latest model years where the LX remains the entry-level gas-powered trim.
Other engine options within the Accord lineup
While the LX uses the 1.5L turbo described above, other trims and markets offer different powertrains:
- 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4: 252 hp, 273 lb-ft; paired with a 10-speed automatic; available on higher trims like Sport, EX-L, and Touring in the U.S.
- Hybrid powertrain: 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine combined with electric motors for a system output around 204 hp; paired with an electronic CVT; offered on Hybrid variants.
These alternatives illustrate the breadth of the Accord lineup, but LX specifically centers on the 1.5L turbo in recent years as the efficient, entry-level gas-powered option.
Why the engine choice matters
Engine choice affects performance, fuel economy, and purchase price. The 1.5L turbo in the LX offers a balance of responsive driving feel with good efficiency, while the 2.0L turbo and hybrid variants provide stronger acceleration or lower emissions, often at higher cost and with different driving characteristics.
Summary
The Honda Accord LX is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a CVT, delivering about 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque in recent U.S. model years. Higher trims offer a 2.0-liter turbo or a hybrid powertrain, but the LX remains the entry-level gas-powered option with that efficient 1.5L engine.