2014 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan

Here’s a refined overview of the 2014 Honda Accord EX-L I4 CVT sedan, combining official specs and real-world observations:

Powertrain & Performance

• Engine: 2.4?L inline-4 DOHC i-VTEC, producing 185?hp @?6,400?rpm and 181?lb-ft @?3,900?rpm motortrend.com+15edmunds.com+15truecar.com+15

• Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with a manual-shift mode

• Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) carbuzz.com

• Fuel Economy:

  • 27?MPG city / 36?MPG highway / 30?MPG combined reddit.com+15kbb.com+15cars.com+15

  • TrueCar reports the EX-L I4 CVT model can achieve 29?MPG combined reddit.com+15cars.com+15truecar.com+15

Interior & Comfort

• Seating: 5 passengers with leather-trimmed seats motortrend.com+7edmunds.com+7carsaver.com+7

• Driver Seat: 10-way power adjustment with memory; 4-way power passenger seat reddit.com+13cars.usnews.com+13cars.com+13

• Heated front seats included cars.usnews.com+1reddit.com+1

• Dual-Zone Climate Control, power sunroof, heated mirrors, and auto-off headlights cars.usnews.com

• Cargo Space: 15.5?cu?ft trunk reddit.com+5cars.usnews.com+5carbuzz.com+5

Technology & Features

• Display & Controls: 8-inch infotainment screen with HondaLink, audio/phone controls on steering wheel

• Audio: Premium 360-watt sound system with 7 speakers and subwoofer

• Convenience: Bluetooth, USB/Aux inputs, rearview camera, and HomeLink garage door opener reddit.com+15cars.usnews.com+15truecar.com+15

Dimensions & Capacities

• Curb Weight: ~3,358?lbs en.wikipedia.org+15cars.usnews.com+15kbb.com+15

• Wheelbase / Overall Length: 109.3? / 191.4? cars.usnews.com+1kbb.com+1

• Passenger Volume: 100.8?cu?ft reddit.com+15cars.usnews.com+15kbb.com+15

• Turning Circle: 38.1' carbuzz.com+3edmunds.com+3kbb.com+3

Safety Features

• Anti-lock brakes, stability/traction control, 10 airbags, tire pressure monitoring system cars.usnews.com

• Reliability: Owners report that proper CVT maintenance (fluid change every ~30–50K) ensures reliability past 150K miles reddit.com+1reddit.com+1

• Caution: Some CVT failures under 100K miles occurred when maintenance was neglected reddit.com

Summary

The 2014 Accord EX-L I4 CVT strikes a balance between performance, comfort, and efficiency. With strong fuel economy, upscale features like leather seats and a premium audio system, and a spacious cabin, it’s a well-rounded midsize sedan. The CVT is generally reliable with regular maintenance, but be mindful of its service history when evaluating used examples.

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