Hyundai ACCENT vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT and Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer.
When we compare the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Mitsubishi Lancer'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. The Mitsubishi Lancer has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Mitsubishi Lancer's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 Hyundai ACCENT ranges from $6,547 to $14,999 while a used 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is priced between $7,978 to $16,992.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ACCENT’s base engine makes 137 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Lancer base engine makes 148 horsepower. The ACCENT is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. The Lancer is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles.This gives the Hyundai ACCENT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mitsubishi Lancer the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Lancer has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Hyundai ACCENT, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,745
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,851
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,990 - $25,950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,616
Price Range:
$6,547 - $14,999
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$13,123
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$9,379 - $22,885
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
173
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100,574
# Good or Great Deals:
73
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,086
Price Range:
$7,978 - $16,992
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
23
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100,750
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Hyundai ACCENT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Lancer 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):
0.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.9 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Lancer
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
26.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.5 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Hyundai ACCENT Rankings
Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 21Ranking
23 out of / 43Ranking
25 out of / 43Ranking
26 out of / 43Ranking
30 out of / 43Ranking
31 out of / 43Ranking
37 out of / 43Mitsubishi Lancer Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai ACCENT Trim Levels
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Lancer Trim Levels
ES, LE, SE, SEL
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4200 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 / 37 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 512 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
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 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
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.4 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
12.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2480 lbs
Width:
66.9 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
172 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2888 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
182.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P175/70R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Misty Beige
Black
Ultra Black
Blue
Pacific Blue
Gray
Sandstone Gray / Triathlon Gray
Red
Boston Red / Pulse Red
Silver
Ironman Silver / Sonic Silver
White
Century White / Chalk White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Labrador Black Pearl
Blue
Octane Blue Pearl
Gray
Mercury Gray Pearl
Red
Rally Red Metallic
Silver
Alloy Silver Metallic
White
Diamond White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
