
The wheelbase of the Accord is 2830mm. The exterior dimensions of the Accord are 4906mm in length, 1862mm in width, and 1449mm in height. The vehicle is a sedan with four doors and five seats, featuring a fuel tank capacity of 56 liters. It is positioned as a mid-size car. The vehicle adopts a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, with a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It utilizes electric power steering and a unibody construction. The Accord is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated hybrid engine. The Accord is manufactured by GAC Honda. GAC Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by China's Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. and Japan's Honda Motor Co., Ltd. on July 1, 1998. It is a Sino-Japanese joint venture headquartered in Guangzhou, China.

The 11th-generation Accord has a wheelbase of 2,830 mm, which is quite impressive among its peers. I've driven this car several times, and the extended wheelbase makes the rear seats noticeably more spacious. Last week, I took my family on a countryside trip, and even with three adults sitting in the back, it didn't feel crowded at all—there was plenty of legroom. During long drives, my wife and kids slept comfortably in the rear seats, saying it was much better than the older model. The longer wheelbase also enhances the car's stability, preventing it from feeling floaty during high-speed cornering. However, the increased turning radius means you'll need to make a couple more steering adjustments when doing U-turns in older residential areas. In comparison, the Camry's wheelbase is 2,825 mm, and in practice, your knees still end up touching the front seats.

The wheelbase of the Accord has increased from 2745mm in the ninth generation to 2830mm in the current eleventh generation, adding nearly 8cm over the years. I've test-driven and compared the old and new models, and the most direct benefit of the longer wheelbase is the increased rear legroom. In the new model, you can easily cross your legs in the back seat, while the old model only allowed sitting upright with little extra space. Last time I drove a friend to the airport, he's 1.85m tall and sat in the back for two hours without complaining about leg numbness. However, the longer wheelbase also comes with trade-offs, such as needing to be more cautious about the rear when parking, and a slightly larger body movement when going over speed bumps. Fortunately, the Accord's chassis tuning is solid, so it doesn't cause motion sickness.

The latest Accord has a measured wheelbase of 2830mm. This figure is quite competitive in the B-segment, being 5mm longer than the Camry and 10mm shorter than the Teana. I personally measured the distance between the front and rear wheel centers, and it's indeed accurate. The long wheelbase design makes the rear door opening exceptionally large - last week when helping a friend move, we easily fit in a full-length mirror with room to spare. However, driving in the city requires extra caution as passing other vehicles on narrow roads is more challenging compared to compact cars. Additionally, the rear floor hump isn't too high, allowing middle-seat passengers to place their feet flat when the car is fully occupied. This wheelbase strikes a good balance between spaciousness and maintaining decent maneuverability.

The Accord's wheelbase of 2830mm is a figure I remember well, as it's frequently asked about at the dealership. The most noticeable improvement in rear cabin space this generation is the knee room, which offers two finger-widths more than the previous model. Last week, I encountered a basketball player client who, at 2 meters tall, could still comfortably seat passengers in the rear after adjusting the driver's seat. The long wheelbase also contributes to a more balanced weight distribution, resulting in better roll control during turns. However, extra caution is needed when driving through waterlogged sections in rainy weather, as vehicles with longer wheelbases are more prone to skidding. I'd recommend opting for Michelin quiet tires, which not only improve grip but also reduce tire noise.


