Hyundai ACCENT vs. Kia Forte

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT and Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte.

In comparing the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Kia Forte'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 fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The Kia Forte has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Kia Forte's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ACCENT is a better car than the Kia Forte.

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai ACCENT ranges from $14,989 to $20,992 while a used 2022 Kia Forte is priced between $15,950 to $23,979.

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 Kia Forte loses 33 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ACCENT retains 4.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Forte.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ACCENT is 8.1 out of 10 while the Kia Forte's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ACCENT being ranked 26 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Kia Forte being ranked 27 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ACCENT is 7.5 out of 10. For the Kia Forte the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Kia Forte a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ACCENT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ACCENT’s base engine makes 120 horsepower, and the Kia Forte base engine makes 147 horsepower. The ACCENT is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. The Forte is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles.This gives the Hyundai ACCENT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Forte the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Forte, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai ACCENT, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of front head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai ACCENT and the Kia Forte have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.