Honda Accord vs Jaguar XF
What's the difference?

Honda Accord

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2024 price

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Jaguar XF

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2018 price

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Summary

2024 Honda Accord

2018 Jaguar XF

By Emily Agar

By Peter Anderson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

Diesel Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

4.3L/100km (combined)

5.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

New exterior design feels refreshing
Great on-road presence and manners
It's fuel efficiency is worth a look

Beautiful to look at
Fantastic drivetrain
Properly luxurious

Dislikes

Missing a few features for price tag
Cabin is nice but plain
Multimedia system needs an overhaul

The cost
No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Not really a five seater for long trips

2024 Honda Accord Summary

The Honda Accord is now in its 11th generation and there was a time when the Accord, and rivals like the Skoda Superb and Toyota Camry were the perfect family cars.

But if you head to a car park, it's obvious they're no longer the choice when it comes to family hauling.

We’re family testing the new Accord, now offered in one highly-specified variant, to see if its new hybrid powertrain and design are worth a look in a world where the SUV is king.

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2018 Jaguar XF Summary

If a Jaguar owner fell through a wormhole from 2003, the company they bought their car from would be almost unrecognisable. Back then, it was a bewildering mess making an odd assortment of cars, yet to emerge into the light after Ford's confused and debilitating period of ownership.

Why 2003? Fifteen years is a nice round number and pre-dates the arrival of the brand-saving XF.

Today, Jaguar has three SUVs, and the gorgeous F-Type, the XE, its second-generation XF and the big XJ. It has three SUVs (the F-Pace, E-Pace and I-Pace) because without them Jaguar would be a niche manufacturer before long, because big sedans, formerly the brand's trademark, are continuing their gentle decline. Oddly enough, one of the market segments contracting even faster than sedans is wagons.

So what better time to launch into a draining pool from the three-metre board than now? Jaguar has bravely taken that risk and brought us the puzzlingly named XF Sportbrake.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Honda Accord 2018 Jaguar XF

Verdict

Will the new Honda Accord e:HEV RS topple the SUV throne? Unlikely, but it proves sedans can still haul the family around in relative comfort and style.

The new Accord drives stupidly well and offers great ongoing ownership costs, even if it's price tag is a little steep. It's hybrid powertrain also offers fantastic efficiency and that's a big win.

Verdict

With that iron fist wrapped in a velvet glove wrapped in bubble wrap engine, excellent ride and gorgeous looks, the XF Sportbrake ticks all the boxes. Apart from the entry price and options prices, there are few objective reasons not to buy the car. It's just as good as any of its German competition and arguably the prettiest of the lot.

Should Jaguar have taken the dive? Given the XF Sportbrake is a luxury wagon done right, yes.

Honda Accord vs Jaguar XF What's the difference?

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Honda Accord vs Jaguar XF
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