The 2005 Honda Accord offered two transmissions, depending on engine. Four-cylinder models could be equipped with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission, while V6-trimmed versions were equipped exclusively with a 5-speed automatic in the U.S. market.
Transmission options by engine
The following breakdown covers the two engines available in the 2005 Accord and the transmissions they could use.
- 5-speed manual transmission (available on 4-cylinder models in certain trims)
- 5-speed automatic transmission (available on both 4-cylinder and V6 models; more common across trims)
In summary, four-cylinder Accords provided a choice between manual and automatic, while most V6-equipped models used the automatic only.
3.0 L V6 models
The V6 variants of the 2005 Accord were typically paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission, with no manual option offered in the U.S. market.
- 5-speed automatic transmission (standard on 3.0 L V6 models)
For buyers opting for the V6, the transmission choice was effectively automatic only.
Summary
Overall, the 2005 Honda Accord offered two transmissions in the U.S.: a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic. The manual was generally available with the four-cylinder configuration, while the V6 trims were matched with the automatic transmission. Transmission availability can vary by trim and market, but this reflects typical U.S. offerings for that model year.