Honda Accord Euro: CN1 Diesel vs CL9 Petrol

Let's see how an exceedingly rare UK import Honda Accord Euro CN1 with an N22 2.2L Turbodiesel engine compares with my Accord Euro CL9 with a K24 2.4L N/A Petrol engine.
Excuse the wacky looking intercooler - the owner was travelling through wellington and needed a quick fix after the existing intercooler cracked.
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CL9 Modifications:
- ECU Reflash
- Custom Cold Air Intake
- PLM Headers
- Yonaka 2.5" Catback Exhaust
- DC5 Type R Gearset
- Hawk Performance Brake Pads
- Tein S-Tech Lowering Springs
- Sparco DS1 18x7.5 +48 Wheels
- 225/45R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE003's
- Flow Designs Australia Lip Kit
- Type S Grille
- Euro R Shift Knob
- Modulo Sports Kit and Spoiler
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Exterior
1:15 Drivetrain
2:07 Interior
3:06 Rolling Races
3:54 Diesel Driving Experience
6:04 Petrol Driving Experience
7:49 Outro
Thanks for Watching!

[@mins1133]

Just passed 400k km on my 2007 accord diesel. Flawless engine. Doesnt burn a drop of oil. Would definitely recommend

[@KiwiCarLife]

Goodness

[@svetoslavbaldjiev5805]

I've never been interested in honda's diesel engines, but now I become curious. It would be cool ,if you have a chance to showcase the other diesel motors that come with the newer accords, CW2 and CU2 . Splendid content as always! Have a nice day.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah but finding a CU3 would be a real challenge

[@t1ltedd193]

never knew Honda made a Diesel accord until this video

[@vhssociety]

I found this out in a wiki. Super weird News for me considering in Canada we only have the tsx

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@vhssociety ya learn something everyday!

[@hondamanvtec2894]

🤣

[@bingoberra18]

Same engine also in the FN2 Civic, at least here in europe

[@mitchellhutchinson3992]

Another great video. I love the "sounds like a piece of farm equipment"

[@KiwiCarLife]

HAHA

[@elviscaragea4433]

your channel is the best channel for a cl9 fan

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha thanks man

[@jrhpng]

This is a great comparison / vid 👍

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks!

[@user-oo8pe5lk3r]

Thanks mate!I have the same diesel version 😀.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice!

[@redcloud4741]

Really great video thanks.

[@KiwiCarLife]

All good!

[@tanzilkhan9062]

Hi i am from the uk and own a 2.2 diesel accord , i have the 2006 model which is the facelift that comes with 6 speeds , a 7 inch touch screen with sat nav and also mine is tuned to 160 kw which gives it a lot more power but also allows it to hold its power better in top end and gives civic type r a good run for its money. i recommend you drive it once tuned completely transforms the car and as all ways great content

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice! 160kW sure is a lot from a little diesel

[@nathanwright8477]

I don't think I've ever seen someone so happy driving a diesel 😂

[@KiwiCarLife]

Hahah any accord euro is good accord euro

[@gettingcheeky6597]

I’ve owned one of these for 2 months diesel 6 speed excellent car it just pulls so well, feels like it’s idling at motorway speeds

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah they're great

[@martinmarkovic544]

You mention often that it's "downside" is 5 speed manual so just wanted you to know, if you already didn't that there's a 6 speed 2.2 aswell, I drive one :)

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah so I've learned the facelift's were 6 speed

[@87Kerv]

Being a Honda/Acura owner for as long as I've been driving, I always wanted to experience what it feels like to have so much torque, but not a lot of power. Interestingly, Acura planned to offer the 2nd generation with a diesel (CU3), but pulled the plug last minute and replaced that option with the V6. The N22 in the CU3 (Type S version) made a significant jump in power and torque figures. Hope you get to test out one of those soon!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah that would be cool, unfortunately there's none in nz as far as I know

[@skydive7054]

my new favorite video, Though i'm kinda disappointed we didn't get an exhuast comparison from the outside. But wow, i love it

[@KiwiCarLife]

Frankly there's no point lol the exhaust of the diesel is barely audible

[@skydive7054]

@@KiwiCarLife interesting. Does honda still make diesels to this day? or was that just a one time thing for the accord euro

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@skydive7054 they made 1.6 and 2.2 turbo diesels for the crv, civic and accord

[@skydive7054]

@@KiwiCarLife CIVIC?

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@skydive7054 yeah in the euro market fn3 and fk3

[@waseembux7537]

We got these engines in south africa in the civics fn1 shape , and the torque those things have is absolutely insane , tuned they destroy fn2s. We also got a higher output diesel with made I think 132kw and 500 nm in the cu2 accord. Those are so rare in south africa and only came in 6 speed manual. Fuel efficient as well . Goes as low as 4 litres on a long run . Stayed away because of the rarity, parts are very hard to find and they don't share anything in common with the petrol. Still a great car .

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah the type s cu3's go very well with that upgraded n22b

[@joselebeer]

I have a 2.2 i-ctdi here in the UK. It has the 6 speed gearbox so around 2,000 revs when doing around 70 and over. Economical and nice torque making it my favourite car I've owned. Am considering a 2.4 petrol but most seem to be auto box. Will hang on to the diesel a bit longer I think until the right 2.4 manual comes along.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah 2.4 manuals are the best driving but the diesel is the most fuel efficient for sure

[@scareyaf]

Love those Modulo rims on the diesel. I remember "the cog" ad way back and it had the same rims. Don't think they were ever an option in AU.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah must be UK market only wheels

[@tantofumo5527]

Gorgeous looking car That’s all With that set up I’d just modify for cruising only

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah true

[@oscarkabowski8413]

Only diesel Honda I’ve ever experienced is an RM2 (4th gen) CRV. Was a 1.6LTD and pulled itself along quite nicely. Not the type of motor I’d want in an Accord Euro though, but something different and interesting to see none the less!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha yeah it's a good cruiser but yeah a sports sedan needs a sports engine

[@oscarkabowski8413]

@@KiwiCarLife there was no variant of the CL that came with a J series v6 in North America or anywhere was there?

[@bingoberra18]

Kiwi, you dont get the J35 engine in the sedans like US do right? I have an Accord in europe and got a bit let down by the torque of the stock K24 from lower revs. I was thinking if a J swap would be the way to go.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nah we get it in the Accord V6 (which is basically a RHD US accord sedan, we don't get the coupe) but not in the Accord Euro, only the K24. That said, if you do the right mods, you can make a K24 make great torque. Mine goes super well with short gears and 242wNm

[@maxxibro]

The N22B engine can be reflashed to make 203HP. Or you can get the CU Accord Type S in Europe with N22B i.CTD engine with 197HP/144kw @4600rpm stock.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah so I've heard

[@maxxibro]

@@KiwiCarLife the CU type S had the updated N22B2 with 144kw :) that the better one and can be reflashed to make 223HP with supporting mods. But I have never seen them in NZ. Only seen the CN1 on the street.

[@thomasmccathie-arthur8204]

Nice to see a comparison - my CN2 is a 2008, so facelift, going on 165000 miles ( so 266300 km ) Bought it at 162000 , great drive, my first experience with a Honda and with a diesel, having driven only two Peugeot 206's before. Going from tiny, high revving petrol cars to it was quite the jump. It's certainly prone to some issues - the Scottish weather probably doesn't help with corrosion though.. The power steering cooling line was corroded and holed on me while on the motorway! Then the clutch failed entirely, off with that to find the DMF was on its way out too. That, a failed injector, and awful buildup in the EGR and intake - I still need to get the intake off , but the egr was almost entirely blocked up. After cleaning it up though the car pulls beautifully up to redline, though the power band is certainly low down I found it was still pulling really well up to 4500. Alas with the age of the car it is having some fuel system pressure issues so booting it causes problems right now. The Premium sound system is great though - the gps seems good for the age, but the dvd I have is way out of date, 2006...last version is 2018! It's well sized, comfortable and handles brilliantly, though it's very much a wafty car most of the time. I hear with an EGR delete and a remap they really become monsters for torque and with very respectable power. Can't imagine the DMF lasts long though! The saving grave with them is the fuel economy - cruise control at 70mph (112kph), sitting at 65mpg (3.6l /100km) for 30 miles (48km) Then into the wind after almost throwing the car into limp mode by booting it repeatedly brought the average down to 56mpg (4.2l/km). same speed average and distance! Not unbeatable compared too modern cars, but when taking in the odd overtake ect, I really can't complain. Really want a shot of a CL9 now though! Petrol is always more fun... !

[@KiwiCarLife]

Dang that fuel economy is insane man

[@thomasmccathie-arthur8204]

@@KiwiCarLife it sure is, no idea how it manages it , drops a bunch when I put the foot down 🤣

[@KamilKamil-xp8jv]

Remap on diesel with egr off. You got fully breathe engine with 192hp. Lovely thing and quite engeine .

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah for sure

[@TheSilent1998]

an the clutch say, no more abuse man 🤣

[@juliusbalcius8569]

It would be interesting to try super rare CL8 4 wd Accord. Curiuos how much better is the handling than fwd

[@KiwiCarLife]

Frankly whether a car is awd or fwd it doesn't really make much difference to the handling, it's more about putting down power. CL8 has a base K20 anyway so it would be pretty gutless

[@LeeOyoutube]

Do a video fixing the creaky clutch pedal, sounds like you have it

[@KiwiCarLife]

Hahah yeah I need to get onto that lol

[@zeroyon4562]

This has to be the only diesel CL9 in NZ, surely? The petrol ones are so common it’s UK owners must have really loved it, enough to bring it over here. I’d like to have a go in it though, diesels are awesome. You should get a 335d or other high power diesel on for review.

[@christopherjohnston6343]

Even a 320d is pretty something. Not really slow either

[@zeroyon4562]

@@christopherjohnston6343 Especially an F30/31 onwards with the ZF8. The perfect daily driver imo.

[@KiwiCarLife]

335d would be cool, and yeah there's about 4 cn1 diesels here

[@leviwright134]

Hey Liam if you were to go forced induction on your accord, would you rather turbo or supercharger? And why?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Supercharger coz I would want it to feel as N/A as possible

[@robertlee1176]

Civic diesel was pure class too

[@KiwiCarLife]

Was it

[@a_void]

Diesel Accords are very common in Europe. In mid 2000s almost everyone here wanted a diesel car.

[@ayushmechanic3545]

I always see petrol Accord euro never even see them in diesel but my question is why did he import this diesel car

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah so I've heard

[@Birmingham_racing]

I love a dirty diesel for its big midrange torque

[@KiwiCarLife]

Hah yeah it's nice aye

[@goofyahh780]

My diesel is in kmh, carbon bronze pearl no aero and sportier wheels. Also has a 6 speed. Model year 2008. Very rare spec.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Ooh must not be from the UK then

[@hondamanvtec2894]

Love my Turbo disel accord Its at 21x.xxx km Uses 5.2 liter per 100km And with a stage 1 tune you get 380nm

[@KiwiCarLife]

Dang that's wild

[@christopherjohnston6343]

That's like significantly better than our Honda Fits. We can only get like 18km/L on 100kph roads

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@christopherjohnston6343 About the same 18L/100km = 5.5L/100km. Either way still really good!

[@bingoberra18]

For reference I got my Accord Euro K24 down to 5.8l/100km over a highway distance of 120km. But that was extremely careful driving. Careful commuting puts me around 6.8l/100km and normal driving without thinking puts me at around 7.5l/100km

[@christopherjohnston6343]

@@bingoberra18 I mean I can definitely get better economy. Like I've had about 20.5km/L but that's literally by driving places at 80kph which is impractical. From the wording it Sounds like OP just has that amazing mileage as the norm. The diesel is mighty

[@Caleb__main]

Is that a new intake? Where did you get it from?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Just a custom one I made myself

[@marcushubbert-persson4373]

I can definitely say yours looks alot more looked after haha

[@KiwiCarLife]

Hahah yesss

[@marcushubbert-persson4373]

@@KiwiCarLife kinda wish mine would look as nice as yours lol

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@marcushubbert-persson4373 Haha not much do it - just lowering springs, wheels and lip kit

[@chrisskelly6408]

300k kms will do that haha

[@marcushubbert-persson4373]

@@chrisskelly6408 she's only just over 200k so still young

[@ZoneTwelveOnline]

6:01 What is wrong with the front radiator on the Accord diesel? Is that meant to be like that?

[@BreeingIan]

I assume the owner has upgraded the intercooler (larger size) and fixed it on an angle as it's the only way they could fit it. I find it very triggering to look at haha

[@KiwiCarLife]

He cracked the original intercooler while driving it back to Auckland so had to make a temporary fix with a random intercooler he got on FB marketplace

[@ZoneTwelveOnline]

@@KiwiCarLife Ah yeah that makes more sense, thanks mate. I have never seen a diesel Euro in Australia.

[@chrisskelly6408]

@@BreeingIan haha yes its quite bad, but dont worry i have a much smaller suitable one in the post!

[@german_lifestyle_tajbakhsh7282]

Mine is diesel and I love the torque 😊

[@KiwiCarLife]

Lovely

[@user-oc6wi3tg1h]

感謝分享！

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yesthat

[@hfslv]

Don't underestimate a 4 inline comonrail engine. The VAG PD / VP engines make massive HP and this engine can also make it with proper mods i have one for daily use and im aiming for 200HP but these engines can make more.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah they’ve certainly got potential

[@lucaking4041]

When are you gonna do a video the CL9s biggest rival... the sportivo..

[@KiwiCarLife]

Camry?

[@lucaking4041]

@@KiwiCarLife 2002-08 Corolla Sportivo; direct competitor and well known street rival of the CL9; 141kw engine; manual. same years of development etc etc always banter between the owner group pages as well. Seen plenty of racing videos. Need to line up the AT/MT variants with the tune and without against a tivo I think otherwise youll never hear the end of the excuses from those pesky owners :p

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@lucaking4041 We don't get the corolla sportivo here, but I've compared it with the Celica GTS which has the same 2ZZ

[@meiji9720]

You forgot to mention it has rear fog light which most European spec cars came with from factory 0:35

[@KiwiCarLife]

That's true

[@secso93]

The facelift diesels are came with 6 speed transmission.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Ahhhhhh I see yeah I thought they had a 6mt at some point

[@kaloyangeorgiev728]

Looking for a reliable, good looking and fun-to-drive car, max 7.5k dollars, I got my eyes on a Honda Accord 2006 manual. The average price for a Honda Accord 2006 manual (in my area) is: diesel version - 6 157$ petrol version - 4 269$ I don't know whether to buy a petrol or a diesel car. Diesel costs 1.37 $/ L and petrol costs 1.41 $/ L. Also, the diesel cars in my market are cheaper than the petrol versions. My only concern with diesel cars is the reliability, I know that they brake more often and cost more to repair (they complain about clogged nozzles, DPF and more). So what should I choose for mixed driving (town and out of town, more out of town tho)? Which one will cost less to own for a year, two, three and so on (cheaper maintenance)? Looking at all the info which one would you buy If you were me? (and why)

[@KiwiCarLife]

Go petrol man

[@kaloyangeorgiev728]

@@KiwiCarLife Am I right that I will save more money with the diesel? And if yes, what you are saying is that is not worth the saved money for the experience of the petrol one?

[@jaimevc466]

Actually in Spain is rarer to see a petrol accord than a diesel one. I own a petrol accord and I have not seen one except mine where I live.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oh dang yeah I know in europe the diesels are very popular

[@benjaminwingchun9665]

probably a reliable? very good mpg car

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah for sure

[@desirabledrives44]

So does Vtec Yo kick in at 3500rpm?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Hahah yeah brah the i-CTDi kicks in so hard g

[@Pixels1920]

Man these are some good cars but if I were to choose I would choose the CL9. Another V6 Accord-like car would be the legend, maybe the fatter smoother legend KB2 would make you change your mind on big V6's.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah same and yeah gotta try find someone with a legend to review

[@Pixels1920]

@@KiwiCarLife A lot of cars left to review, seems that kiwi car life wont be stopping ANY time soon.

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@Pixels1920 haha well...

[@Pixels1920]

@@KiwiCarLife I will wake up every Sunday hearing "G'day G'day"

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@Pixels1920 HAHA

[@nunesandrew4198]

2.2 diesel is powerful, it pulls you back to the seat and can get easy 200bhp with remap

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah for sure

[@chrisskelly6408]

ive just bought a kess v2, will see how much power we can tune it to!

[@fexy1990]

Stick k20 head on your k24 block 💪

[@KiwiCarLife]

Good idea, but I'm happy enough with my current power level

[@Leonhart306]

Petrol Version Front End: 😁 Diesel Version Front End: 🥴

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha

[@BogomilVasilev]

The facelift version is a 6-manual. Not a fair comparison IMO.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yes you are correct, however I had a hard enough time finding a diesel in the first place as they weren't sold here. There's literally 4 in the country and they're all pre facelifts. What do you suggest I do? Export my car to the UK just so I can compare it with a 6 speed? I just have to take what I can get man

[@BogomilVasilev]

@@KiwiCarLife I don't suggest anything. I'm only stating that it isn't a fair comparison. The facelift version is much much better in all aspects. It's basically the same like a regular k24, except the engine. Anyway, still a nice video :) I'm an i-CTDi accord owner and I appreciate it.

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@BogomilVasilev oh yeah I'm sure the facelift one is much better

[@felixchetlanddevries2998]

Hmmm, looks familiar.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Does it?

[@felixchetlanddevries2998]

@@KiwiCarLife I'm just messing with you, we got the abs/vsa lights cleared, just needed the wheel speed sensor.

[@legatus9081]

I die inside a little when I see someone redlining a diesel engine.....

[@KiwiCarLife]

Speed and power is always the answer

[@wax333]

Full car load and gear the diesel will haul lol 😂 probably past the k24

[@KiwiCarLife]

Well... I'm still confident the K24 would pull - power wins drag races not torque. But absolutely when you load up my Accord it really struggles, but the diesel would be all good

[@Mr330d]

I’d preferred the diesel in 3rd gear for the roll races

[@skydive7054]

wait, they made a DIESEL??? WHAT

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha yup

[@trippy_bananaz638]

its got a turbo it should flog ur accord

[@KiwiCarLife]

But it is also diesel

[@Coa_Kralj_Coa_The_King]

steering wheel on diesel is much much nicer!!!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Is it

[@marcushubbert-persson4373]

First comment

[@KiwiCarLife]

Well done

[@migadaperera4281]

Second comment

[@KiwiCarLife]

Congratulations

[@louvendran7273]

Chip the diesel. It'll literally smoke you lol.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Uhh no, but yes it'll make a big difference!

[@Mr330d]

@@KiwiCarLife chip it and find out

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@Mr330d I shall, and I will still be victorious