Hyundai ACCENT vs. Chevrolet Cruze

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT and Chevrolet Cruze 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 Hyundai ACCENT and the Chevrolet Cruze.

When comparing the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Chevrolet Cruze's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Chevrolet Cruze has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Chevrolet Cruze's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Cruze is a better car than the Hyundai ACCENT.

Pricing: A used 2019 Hyundai ACCENT ranges from $9,966 to $17,874 while a used 2019 Chevrolet Cruze is priced between $9,993 to $18,995.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ACCENT loses 28.9 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Cruze loses 40 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ACCENT retains 11.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Cruze.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ACCENT’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Cruze base engine makes 153 horsepower. The ACCENT is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 440 miles. The Cruze is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Cruze the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai ACCENT. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Cruze has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai ACCENT, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Hyundai ACCENT and Chevrolet Cruze are comparable in regards to front head room and rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Chevrolet Cruze has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ACCENT, with an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.