FIAT 500 vs. Hyundai ACCENT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500 and 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 FIAT 500 and the Hyundai ACCENT.
When we compare the FIAT 500's and the Hyundai ACCENT's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500's and the Hyundai ACCENT's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ACCENT is a better car than the FIAT 500.
Pricing: A used 2017 FIAT 500 ranges from $5,996 to $16,998 while a used 2017 Hyundai ACCENT is priced between $4,999 to $13,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500’s base engine makes 101 horsepower, and the Hyundai ACCENT base engine makes 137 horsepower. The 500 is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 399 miles. The ACCENT is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles.This gives the FIAT 500 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai ACCENT the advantage in maximum range. The 500 uses premium unleaded, and the ACCENT uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
14995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
16596
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
11990 - 25950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
14995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
16596
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
11990 - 25950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11516
Price Range:
5996 - 16998
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
11476
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
8239 - 22459
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
33
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80904
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9013
Price Range:
4999 - 13997
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
11476
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
8239 - 22459
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
159
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
105408
# Good or Great Deals:
66
FIAT 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai ACCENT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for FIAT 500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.1 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.01
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ACCENT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.1 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5029725207710718
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.9 - 4.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2063609624081042
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.9 - 4.6
FIAT 500 Rankings
Not yet available
Hyundai ACCENT Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
FIAT 500 Trim Levels
Abarth, Lounge, Pop
Hyundai ACCENT Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
101 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
98 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
137 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
123 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 38 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 399 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 37 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
49.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.4 inches
Cargo Space:
9.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.4 inches
Cargo Space:
21.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2366 lbs
Width:
73.5 inches
Height:
59.8 inches
Length:
139.6 inches
Wheelbase:
90.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2489 lbs
Width:
66.9 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
162 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
185/55R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P175/70R14
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero Puro
Blue
Celeste Blu / Laser Blu
Gray
Granito Lucente / Grigio Cenre / Rhino Clear Coat
Green
Latte Menta / Verde Chiaro / Verde Oliva
Orange
Spitfire Orange
Red
Rosso
Silver
Billet Argento
White
Bianco / Bianco Perla Tri-Coat
Yellow
Giallo Moderna Perla
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Blue
Pacific Blue
Gray
Sandstone Gray / Triathlon Gray
Green
Not available
Orange
Vitamin C
Red
Boston Red / Pulse Red
Silver
Ironman Silver / Sonic Silver
White
Century White / Chalk White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Nero
White
Avorio
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Not available
Gray
Gray
