Christian Wardlaw’s Opinion of the 2006 Honda Accord’s Comfort:
The Honda Accord’s front seats are outstanding, among the best in the business. In the EX-L, you sit up tall on plush leather with supportive padding beneath. These chairs also deliver serious long-haul comfort – I spent four consecutive hours in the saddle without requiring any Advil. The soft center armrest is part of the comfort equation, and the upper door panels are soft where I like to rest my elbow. Visibility is terrific, and it’s easy to get into and out of the Accord.

Noise is one area where Honda could make some improvements to the Accord EX-L, which strikes you as a bargain entry-luxury machine until you wind it up over 70 mph on anything less than perfect pavement. Wind noise is an irritant over that speed – mainly around the front pillars and windshield header. And if the road surface has any kind of texture, it comes rumbling up through the bottom of the car to create a rather loud cruising environment.

As always, I checked out the rear seat with the driver’s seat set to the preferences of my 33-inch inseam. The Accord offered easy ingress, but getting out took a little bit of effort since the wheel well intrudes a bit and the rear seat cushion is low to the floor. However, the Accord affords good leg and foot space, decent thigh support, and there’s a center armrest that offers a nice spot to rest an elbow. Four tall adults can find happiness in this Honda.

Thom Blackett’s Opinion of the 2006 Honda Accord’s Comfort:
There’s one question I ask myself when evaluating a car’s comfort – can I imagine driving or riding across the country in this thing? For the 2006 Honda Accord sedan, the answer is yes. Our tester was a loaded and leather-clad EX model, home to firm but comfortable, wide front buckets with sufficient side bolstering, multiple power adjustments, and plenty of room for most drivers. Added touches include padded door and center armrests, a tilt and telescoping wheel, a leather aluminum shift knob that’s a joy to grab onto, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, large and supportive headrests, and heated seat buttons that are placed in clear sight next to the shifter.

Rear seat passengers are afforded plenty of leg and foot room, and a contoured headliner provides some extra space for your noggin. Soft front seatbacks are easy on the knees, and padding on the doors and center armrest keep things comfy, as does the well-cushioned bench, a slightly-bucketed unit with a comfortable set recline position. A proper hip point allows for easy entry and exit.

Brian Chee’s Opinion of the 2006 Honda Accord’s Comfort:
The bum warmer doesn’t get hot enough, and the driver’s seat is uncomfortable, as if the seat bottom needs to be boosted up to meet with the back. This was the case even after playing with the power height adjustment and other controls. It’s safe to assume, however, that most people will find the seat just right – just get in and wiggle about when you take a test drive, and make up your own mind. Aside from that, the seats are very supportive, designed to hold the occupant firmly and, most importantly, keep their shape and support. The steering wheel offers tilt and telescope action, a nice addition that makes for easy driving whether you’re big or small. As far as roominess goes, the Accord doesn’t lead the class, though front legroom and shoulder room is adequate, and headroom is acceptable. You can probably find other sedans out there with more room, however, especially in back. Highlights from the back include a nicely formed seat and a flip-down armrest. Throughout the cabin, the materials have been upgraded. The leather is especially nice to the touch, and gives an overall feeling of comfort and quality.

Ron Perry’s Opinion of the 2006 Honda Accord’s Comfort:
Our 2006 Honda Accord was equipped with what looked and felt like nice quality leather seats. I think the side bolstering was outstanding for a stock seat and it kept me centered while cornering. The funny thing was my ten-year old daughter commented with no prodding that the seats were uncomfortable. Just goes to prove there is no one seat that will please everyone. All of the controls are well placed and easy to use. The audio and navigation systems might take a few extra seconds to get acclimated to, but were not difficult to use. One slight issue I encountered was the digital gauges getting slightly washed out when the sun hit them just right. They didn’t disappear, they just became more difficult to read. As mentioned above I feel the Accord has a harsh ride and too much road noise for a car in this category, but I really did enjoy my time in the Honda Accord.