2019 Honda Accord Configurations: Trims, Engines, and Features Explained

The 2019 Honda Accord is part of the tenth generation of Honda's midsize sedan, which launched for the 2018 model year. It came in multiple trim levels, two engine options, and a hybrid powertrain — each with different features, transmissions, and technology packages. Understanding how the lineup is structured helps you figure out what any specific Accord was originally built with and what to expect from it.

How Honda Structures the Accord Lineup

Honda uses a tiered trim system for the Accord, with each step up the ladder adding features rather than changing the core vehicle. All 2019 Accord trims share the same basic platform and body, but they differ meaningfully in engine choice, transmission, safety tech, interior materials, and infotainment capability.

The 2019 Accord came in these trims:

The Hybrid was its own separate sub-lineup with EX, EX-L, and Touring variants.

The Two Gasoline Engines

1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder: This is the base engine, found in the LX, Sport, EX, and base EX-L. It produces 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. Most configurations pair it with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), though the Sport trim also offered a six-speed manual. It's tuned for everyday driving efficiency, with EPA estimates around 29–30 mpg city and 35–38 mpg highway depending on transmission.

2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder: This engine appears in the Sport 2.0T, upper EX-L, and Touring trims. It produces 252 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque — a noticeable step up in performance. It pairs with either Honda's 10-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual in the Sport 2.0T. Fuel economy is slightly lower, typically around 22–23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.

Choosing between these engines at purchase time was a permanent decision — the engine and transmission are integrated with the trim, not standalone options.

The Hybrid Powertrain 🔋

The 2019 Accord Hybrid uses a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine paired with two electric motor-generators and a battery pack. It doesn't use a traditional automatic or CVT — instead it uses Honda's e-CVT, which functions more like a series hybrid system where the electric motors do most of the driving work at lower speeds.

EPA-estimated fuel economy for the Hybrid is approximately 48 mpg city and 47 mpg highway — significantly higher than either turbocharged option. The Hybrid came in EX, EX-L, and Touring trims, each with the same powertrain but different feature sets.

What Changes Between Trim Levels

LX is the entry point — it includes Honda Sensing (automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control) as standard, along with a 5-inch display audio system and basic cloth interior.

Sport adds 19-inch wheels, a sportier exterior appearance, upgraded audio, and — uniquely — the option for a six-speed manual with the 1.5T engine.

EX introduces a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, sunroof, heated front seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a larger 8-inch touchscreen.

EX-L adds leather upholstery, a power passenger seat, heated rear seats, and — in the 2.0T version — the more powerful engine and 10-speed automatic.

Sport 2.0T is the performance-focused trim with the 2.0T engine, 19-inch wheels, and the option for a six-speed manual — a combination not available on any other Accord trim.

Touring is the fully loaded non-hybrid trim, adding a 12-speaker Bose audio system, wireless phone charging, a head-up display, and a hands-free power trunk.

Features That Carry Across All 2019 Accords

All 2019 Accords — regardless of trim — include Honda Sensing as standard equipment. This package covers:

• Collision Mitigation Braking (CMBS)
• Road Departure Mitigation
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
• Lane Keeping Assist

This was a notable change from earlier Accord generations where these features were either unavailable or reserved for upper trims.

What Affects What You're Actually Getting

When you're looking at a used 2019 Accord, the trim name alone doesn't tell the whole story. A few variables matter:

• Build date within the model year — Honda sometimes makes mid-year adjustments to features or available options
• Dealer-added packages or accessories at original purchase
• Manual vs. automatic — only certain trims offered both, and that choice significantly affects how the car drives
• Hybrid vs. non-hybrid — the Hybrid lineup uses different trim names that parallel the gas lineup but represent a fully different powertrain

The window sticker (Monroney label), if available, gives the most accurate accounting of what a specific car was built with. A vehicle identification number (VIN) decoder can also confirm original factory configuration.

How much any of that matters to you depends on what you're using the vehicle for, how you weigh fuel economy against performance, and whether specific features — like the manual transmission or Hybrid powertrain — are meaningful in your situation.