What is the fuel tank capacity of the 9th generation Accord?
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The fuel tank capacity of the 9th generation Accord is 70 liters, as officially announced. The 9th generation Accord uses 92-octane gasoline, with a fuel consumption of 8.4-8.7L per 100 kilometers. A full tank can cover a distance of 804-833km. During daily driving, it is necessary to pay attention to the remaining fuel level in the tank. The fuel level is usually observed through the fuel gauge in the car. If there are no other issues, the fuel level will be accurately reflected on the gauge. The fuel gauge typically has 5 to 6 segments. It is advisable to refuel when only 2 segments remain to avoid running out of fuel midway. During actual refueling, the amount of fuel may exceed the calibrated capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity marked by the manufacturer is measured from the bottom of the tank to the safety level. There is additional space from the safety level to the tank opening, which is designed to allow for fuel expansion due to temperature increases without causing overflow. If fuel is filled up to the tank opening during refueling, the actual amount of fuel added may exceed the calibrated tank capacity.
Last time I drove a friend's 9th-gen Accord on a long trip and specifically noted the fuel tank capacity. The manual clearly states it's 65 liters. This capacity is completely sufficient - I drove from Beijing to Qingdao without needing to refuel midway. I noticed an interesting detail when refueling: there's about 10 liters of reserve fuel left when the fuel warning light comes on, so you don't need to panic if it suddenly lights up on the highway - it can still cover about 100 km. Compared to the Camry in the same class with its 70-liter tank, Honda engineers probably considered weight reduction in their design, especially since this generation's Accord chassis is 15% lighter than the previous one. The fuel filler design is quite user-friendly - standard fuel nozzles won't cause spills, though it's recommended not to fill it completely - around 58 liters is most economical.
