Subcompact cars are sometimes called penalty boxes, especially in their entry-level form. This is because they only offer the bare essentials, such as seats and manual windows, at a low price. But the past few years have seen automakers put more effort into their small vehicles. They have offered more daring designs, standard features and pleasant driving experiences.
A prime example of this is the 2018 Hyundai Accent. We spent a week in the base SE sedan and found it to be a very surprising subcompact.
See the full 2018 Hyundai Accent Test Drive Review.
2016 Hyundai Accent
The subcompact Hyundai Accent enters its final model year before a redesign with just some changes to trim level designations for the sedan and five door hatchback with features and styling all remaining the same as last year. Luckily for Hyundai that is no bad thing as the hatch is very European in its styling giving it a very sporty appearance whereas the four door sedan takes a more grown up and conservative approach. We could see them both appealing to different drivers but for our test we had a fully loaded Accent SE sedan which stickered for just over $17,000 putting it right in competition with models like the Honda Fit, Scion iA and Ford Fiesta.
We would mention the Nissan Versa sedan which is even less expensive but we don't like to relive the week we spent in that buzzing, rattling, slower than maple syrup and styled by a blind porcupine compact best seller. We can think of no reason to buy a Versa other than because it is cheap monetarily but then we think you will feel cheap and cheated when you get it home too. Thankfully, the Hyundai Accent we tested was full of so many "feel good" factors that we could easily see why this car appeals to so many.
In fact, we recently ranked the Accent right behind the Honda Fit as our second favorite subcompact on the market right now, that is, until we drove our new class favorite the Scion iA. In fact, that subcompact highlighted really the only notable flaw in the Accent package and it is something we blame on both the laws of physics and the age of its design. But still, we do recommend you check out the Accent if cross shopping the Fit or iA over competitors like the aforementioned Versa, Toyota Yaris or Mitsubishi Mirage. The Accent just feels a bit more grown up.
See the full 2016 Hyundai Accent Test Drive Review.
2013 Hyundai Accent
The 2013 Hyundai Accent is an affordable five-passenger subcompact car that provides a fun-to-drive, fuel-efficient and feature-laden means of reliable transportation in either sedan or hatchback model. Redesigned in 2012, this year Hyundai added standard equipment to the base sedan to make it more appealing to budget-conscious buyers.
See the full 2013 Hyundai Accent Test Drive Review.
How much is a Hyundai Accent?
Hyundai Accent Sedan
A new Hyundai Accent Sedan's average price is 18276
and the price range is 16645 to
20826
A 3-year-old used Hyundai Accent Sedan's average price is 17829
with a price range of 14499 to
21090
See below for the average Hyundai Accent Sedan price across model years.
Hyundai Accent Sedan
2017-2022
16703
Hyundai Accent Sedan
2012-2017
11211
Hyundai Accent Sedan
2007-2012
6981
The average price for a 3-year-old used small car is 17097, with the Hyundai Accent Sedan's price typically
732 above
average for this vehicle type.
How long do Hyundai Accents last?
Hyundai Accent Hatchback
The Hyundai Accent Hatchback is the 16th most reliable vehicle in the small car category, with a reliability score of 7.6676.
Approximately 0.002257 of all Hyundai Accent Hatchbacks on the road have reached 200,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.007494 for the small car category
The best-ranked small car for reliability is the Toyota Yaris
Hyundai Accent Sedan
The Hyundai Accent Sedan is the 19th most reliable vehicle in the small car category, with a reliability score of 7.600175.
Approximately 0.001859 of all Hyundai Accent Sedans on the road have reached 200,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.007516 for the small car category
The best-ranked small car for reliability is the Toyota Yaris
Hyundai Accent
The Hyundai Accent is the 7th most reliable vehicle in the small car category, with a reliability score of 7.7.
Approximately 0.001859 of all Hyundai Accents on the road have reached 200,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.007516 for the small car category
The best-ranked small car for reliability is the Toyota Yaris
See below for the reliability scores of various cars in the small car category:
Toyota Yaris
9.122388
Honda Civic
9.024194
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.902518
Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback
8.902518
Honda Civic
8.774194
Toyota Corolla
8.685147
Honda Fit
8.573278
Subaru Impreza
8.563559
Honda Civic
8.324194
Volkswagen Golf
8.172846
Volkswagen Jetta
8.15447
Mitsubishi Mirage
7.907337
Nissan Sentra
7.88733
Hyundai ELANTRA
7.82514
Nissan Versa
7.748716
Hyundai ACCENT
7.681131
Kia Forte
7.6
Kia Rio
7.509378
Chevrolet Sonic
7.5
Chevrolet Sonic
7.5
Hyundai VELOSTER
7.5
Volkswagen Golf GTI
7.3
Chevrolet Spark
7.1
Hyundai ELANTRA GT
7.1
Mitsubishi Mirage G4
7.1
Subaru WRX
7.0
FIAT 500L
7.0
MINI Hardtop 4 Door
6.7
MINI Hardtop 2 Door
6.3
Toyota Yaris Hatchback
Kia Rio 5-Door
FIAT 500
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Toyota GR Corolla
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Golf R
Nissan Versa Note
Hyundai ELANTRA N
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Cruze
Is the Hyundai Accent a good car?
Hyundai Accent Hatchback
The Hyundai Accent Hatchback earns an ISC quality score of 8.070397 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
The Hyundai Accent Hatchback is ranked 19th in quality in the small car category,
with the Volkswagen Beetle ranked just above it and the Chevrolet Cruze Sedan ranked just below it
The best-ranked small car for quality is the Honda Civic Coupe
The Hyundai Accent Sedan earns an ISC quality score of 7.840458 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
The Hyundai Accent Sedan is ranked 23rd in quality in the small car category,
with the Hyundai Elantra ranked just above it and the Kia Rio ranked just below it
The best-ranked small car for quality is the Honda Civic Coupe