Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Chevrolet Cruze
$545
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Honda Accord
$400
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
4
Above Average
The Chevrolet Cruze Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 26th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $545 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
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The Honda Accord Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $400 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Accord is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
“Cruze eco with 6 speed manual shift. Great mileage and fun to drive. Comfortable ride and great sound. Information available through the computer is good. Only complaint is that I prefer ...”
“Cruze eco with 6 speed manual shift. Great mileage and fun to drive. Comfortable ride and great...”
The Honda Accord ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in interior.
100% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“This car is great vehicle. My Accord has been very inexpensive to repair and drives well. The only issues I've had are some bulbs that have gone out in the dash and a check engine light because of...”
“This car is great vehicle. My Accord has been very inexpensive to repair and drives well. The...”
The Chevrolet Cruze and the Honda Accord are cars in different size classes. The Cruze is a compact car, and the Accord is a midsize car. The Cruze is available as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. The Accord comes only as a four-door sedan. Both of these cars have front-wheel drive.
As you would expect from cars of different sizes, there are differences in engine power. The Chevrolet Cruze has a standard engine with 153 horsepower, with a diesel option also available. The Honda Accord’s standard engine has 192 horsepower, and its optional engine has an output of 252 horsepower. The larger car has more power — no surprise there.
Interior and trunk space comparisons between the Cruze and the Accord also show the size difference between these cars. The Cruze has 94 cubic feet of interior space and trunk volume of 13.9 cubic feet. The larger Accord comes in with interior volume of 102.7 cubic feet and trunk volume of 16.7 cubic feet. This is also to be expected.
When considering whether to purchase either the Chevrolet Cruze or the Honda Accord, think about how much space you need, and what you would like to pay. The Cruze has a bit less space, but costs many thousands of dollars less than the Accord. Take a close look at both, drive each of them, and then decide.