Hyundai ACCENT vs. Kia Rio

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

When we compare the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Kia Rio has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Hyundai ACCENT and Kia Rio have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the Kia Rio is a better car than the Hyundai ACCENT.

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai ACCENT ranges from $12,974 to $19,205 while a used 2022 Kia Rio is priced between $11,973 to $18,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ACCENT loses 36.7 percent of its value and the Kia Rio loses 35.6 percent of its value. This means the Kia Rio retains 1.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ACCENT.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ACCENT is 7.7 out of 10 while the Kia Rio's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ACCENT being ranked 22 out of 31 Best Small Cars and the Kia Rio being ranked 17 out of 31.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ACCENT is 7.3 out of 10. For the Kia Rio the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Kia Rio a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ACCENT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Hyundai ACCENT and the Kia Rio makes 120 horsepower. Both the ACCENT and the Rio are rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Kia Rio has the advantage in the area of rear head room. The Hyundai ACCENT and Kia Rio are comparable in regards to front head room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

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