2017 Hyundai ACCENT vs. 2018 Hyundai ACCENT

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Hyundai ACCENT and 2018 Hyundai ACCENT contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Hyundai ACCENT and the 2018 Hyundai ACCENT.

In comparing the 2017 Hyundai ACCENT's and the 2018 Hyundai ACCENT's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2018 Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2017 Hyundai ACCENT and 2018 Hyundai ACCENT have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2017 Hyundai ACCENT's and the 2018 Hyundai ACCENT's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Hyundai ACCENT is a better car than the 2018 Hyundai ACCENT.

Pricing: A used 2017 Hyundai ACCENT ranges from $6,547 to $14,999 while a used 2018 Hyundai ACCENT is priced between $8,509 to $17,169.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Hyundai ACCENT and the 2018 Hyundai ACCENT both lose 28.9 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ACCENT is 8.1 out of 10. Hyundai ACCENT is ranked 26 out of 43 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ACCENT is 7.5 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2017 Hyundai ACCENT’s base engine makes 137 horsepower, and the 2018 Hyundai ACCENT base engine makes 130 horsepower. Both the ACCENT and the ACCENT are rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 422 and 440 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the 2017 Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2018 Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Hyundai ACCENT has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.