The 2018 Honda Accord offers multiple four-cylinder engines—two turbocharged gasoline options—and a separate hybrid powertrain. There is no V6 option in this generation.
In this article, we detail the gasoline engine options and the hybrid setup available for the 2018 Accord, including basic outputs and how they are paired with transmissions across different trims.
Gasoline engine options
Below are the two turbocharged four-cylinder engines that powered the 2018 Accord's gas-only lineup. Each engine is designed to balance performance with efficiency, and they pair with different transmissions depending on the trim.
- 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 (L15B7) — Approximately 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and is used on the most common trims for efficiency and smoothness.
- 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 — About 252 horsepower and up to 273 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and is offered on higher-performance trims for stronger acceleration.
In short, the 2018 Accord’s gasoline lineup centers on turbocharged four-cylinders, with the smaller 1.5L tuned for efficiency and the larger 2.0L tuned for performance, plus distinct transmission choices tied to each engine.
Hybrid engine option
For buyers prioritizing efficiency, Honda offered a hybrid version that combines a gasoline engine with electric motors. The Accord Hybrid uses a different, two-motor hybrid system designed to maximize fuel economy while delivering smooth power delivery.
- Hybrid powertrain — A 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4 paired with two electric motors. The system produces about 212 horsepower in total and uses a dedicated hybrid transmission (an electrically variable system) to optimize efficiency rather than outright performance.
The hybrid model is a separate powertrain configuration from the gas engines, engineered to deliver higher fuel economy with a quiet, refined driving experience.
Summary
The 2018 Honda Accord offered three engine configurations across its trims: a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a CVT, a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a 10-speed automatic, and a hybrid setup that pairs a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine with electric motors for a combined ~212 horsepower. This generation emphasizes four-cylinder powertrains with turbocharged efficiency and a dedicated hybrid option, and there is no V6 engine in the 2018 Accord lineup.