Hyundai ACCENT vs. Toyota Corolla

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT and Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla.

When we compare the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Toyota Corolla'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 and interior volume. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla is a better car than the Hyundai ACCENT.

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai ACCENT ranges from $14,989 to $20,992 while a used 2022 Toyota Corolla is priced between $17,788 to $24,998.

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 Toyota Corolla loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla retains 2.6 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 8.1 out of 10 while the Toyota Corolla's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ACCENT being ranked 26 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Toyota Corolla being ranked 4 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ACCENT is 7.5 out of 10. For the Toyota Corolla the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Corolla an 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 Toyota Corolla base engine makes 139 horsepower. The ACCENT is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles.This gives the Hyundai ACCENT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Corolla the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

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