Honda Accord 2002–2005 car dimensions: 4813 mm long, 1815 mm wide and 1450 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,356 kg. Braked towing is 450 kg.
The DX cabin has power windows with auto-up/down for the driver, a tilt and telescopic steering column, cloth seats, a center console with armrest, and an AM/FM stereo with CD player and two speakers. Air conditioning with filtration is available as an accessory. Cruise control is standard on LX and higher grades. A navigation system with screen is available on EX grades. No parking sensors, reversing camera, or advanced aids like automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, or lane keep are offered.
Cargo volume is 14 cubic feet with the rear seats up. The rear seatback folds down with a lock, and higher grades add a center armrest with trunk pass-through.
The maximum trailer weight is 1000 lbs. The maximum vehicle load is 850 lbs, covering occupants, cargo, and tongue weight.
The DX cabin seats five with 102.7 cubic feet of passenger volume, 40.4 inches of front headroom and 42.6 inches of front legroom. Cloth seats are manual with a fold-down rear seatback. Tilt and telescopic steering is standard along with power windows that include auto-up/down for the driver. Air conditioning is an accessory. The audio is a basic AM/FM/CD unit with two speakers. A center console with armrest and storage, six beverage holders, floor mats, and rear seat heater ducts are fitted. The new larger front seats aim to cut long-trip fatigue.
EPA estimates 26 city/34 highway mpg with 5-speed manual, 24/33 with 5-speed automatic. 17.1-gallon tank. regular unleaded.
Tune-up interval 110,000 miles. maintenance interval indicator standard.
Standard dual-stage front airbags, ABS with front disc/rear drum brakes, 3-point belts at all seats, LATCH and tether anchors, immobilizer.
Side airbags not available on DX. side curtains not offered on DX.
IIHS moderate overlap front Good. side Poor without side airbags.
NHTSA frontal 5 stars driver and passenger.
The 2.4-liter i-VTEC four runs on regular unleaded and returns 26/34 mpg manual or 24/33 automatic per EPA estimates of the day. The 17.1-gallon tank supports decent range for a midsize sedan. Emissions meet LEV-II LEV standards.
A maintenance interval indicator is standard. The manufacturer lists a 110,000-mile tune-up interval for the four-cylinder. Routine fluid and filter changes follow the owner's schedule. The car carries a maintenance minder style reminder.
Safety kit on the DX includes dual-stage front airbags, standard ABS, three-point belts with front pretensioners and adjustable anchors, LATCH child-seat anchors, child-proof rear locks, and an interior trunk release. Side airbags are unavailable on this grade. IIHS rated the moderate overlap front Good. Side impact without side airbags was Poor. NHTSA gave 5-star frontal ratings.
Live with the DX by watching the maintenance light, using regular fuel, and keeping the simple cloth interior clean. Power windows and the fold-down rear seat aid daily use. The roomy cabin and long service intervals suit basic ownership.
Length 4813 mm, Width 1815 mm, Height 1450 mm, Wheelbase 2740 mm (Accord 2002–2005)
Sources: manufacturer data, American Honda 2003 Accord Sedan fact sheet, Honda’s 29 July 2002 Accord press kit publishes the sedan exterior size as, The 2003 Accord Sedan owner’s manual and Honda Canada’s 2003 Accord sedan specification both.