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 $12,974 to $19,205 while a used 2022 Toyota Corolla is priced between $16,493 to $23,995.
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 Toyota Corolla loses 31.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla retains 5.4 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 Toyota Corolla's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ACCENT being ranked 22 out of 31 Best Small Cars and the Toyota Corolla being ranked 6 out of 31.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ACCENT is 7.3 out of 10. For the Toyota Corolla the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Corolla 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 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16645
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
19390
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13600 - 29900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20425
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
24033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15645 - 44090
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16353
Price Range:
12974 - 19205
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
18854
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13087 - 27996
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
109
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56372
# Good or Great Deals:
52
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19948
Price Range:
16493 - 23995
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
22919
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
13050 - 39091
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1104
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62415
# Good or Great Deals:
469
Hyundai ACCENT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ACCENT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
7.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
4.9 - 12.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.029
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
5.8 - 13.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.184
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2634734595124684
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 3.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6410578075343514
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.2 - 11.8
Hyundai ACCENT Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 31Ranking
28 out of / 31Toyota Corolla Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 31Ranking
24 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 31Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai ACCENT Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL
Toyota Corolla Trim Levels
L, LE, SE, SE Apex, SE Nightshade Edition, XLE, XSE, XSE Apex
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
120 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
113 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
139 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
126 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
33 / 41 / 36
Range (city/hwy):
393 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
30 / 38 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2679 lbs
Width:
68.1 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
172.6 inches
Wheelbase:
101.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2910 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Absolute Black
Blue
Admiral Blue
Gray
Forge Gray
Red
Pomegranate Red
Silver
Olympus Silver
White
Frost White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Celestite Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Light Gray
