Hyundai ACCENT vs. Kia Spectra
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT and Kia Spectra 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 Spectra.
When we compare the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Kia Spectra's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Kia Spectra 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 Hyundai ACCENT's and the Kia Spectra's specifications and ratings, the Kia Spectra is a better car than the Hyundai ACCENT.
Pricing: A used 2009 Hyundai ACCENT ranges from $2,847 to $9,895 while a used 2009 Kia Spectra is priced between $2,650 to $8,802.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ACCENT’s base engine makes 110 horsepower, and the Kia Spectra base engine makes 138 horsepower. The ACCENT is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 393 miles. The Spectra is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles.This gives the Hyundai ACCENT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Spectra the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Spectra has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Hyundai ACCENT, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of cargo space. The Hyundai ACCENT and Kia Spectra are comparable in regards to front 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
12920
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
11982
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
9970 - 14550
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
13550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5103
Price Range:
2847 - 9895
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
6052
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
5103 - 7790
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
125414
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5030
Price Range:
2650 - 8802
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
19
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
122071
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Hyundai ACCENT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Kia Spectra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ACCENT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Spectra
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2728923715688705
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.3 - 15.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2260114078691713
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Hyundai ACCENT Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Kia Spectra Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai ACCENT Trim Levels
Not yet available
Kia Spectra Trim Levels
EX, LX, Spectra5 SX, SX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
110 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
106 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
136 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
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 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
321 / 393 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
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 Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
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 Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
92.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2365 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
168.5 inches
Wheelbase:
98.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2701 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
177.2 inches
Wheelbase:
102.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/60R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Blue
Dark Sapphire Blue / Ice Blue
Gray
Charcoal Gray
Red
Wine Red
Silver
Platinum Silver
White
Nordic White
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Gray
