Hyundai ACCENT vs. Toyota Matrix
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT and Toyota Matrix 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 Matrix.
When comparing the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Toyota Matrix'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 base engine power. The Toyota Matrix has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT's and the Toyota Matrix's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ACCENT is a better car than the Toyota Matrix.
Pricing: A used 2013 Hyundai ACCENT ranges from $4,986 to $12,996 while a used 2013 Toyota Matrix is priced between $5,983 to $17,087.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ACCENT’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the Toyota Matrix base engine makes 132 horsepower. The ACCENT is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, while the Matrix is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 422 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Matrix has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,139
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,990 - $25,150
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,275
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,388
Price Range:
$4,986 - $12,996
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$9,048
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$6,957 - $15,398
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
89
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
124,336
# Good or Great Deals:
27
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,996
Price Range:
$5,983 - $17,087
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
129,761
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Hyundai ACCENT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Matrix 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 Toyota Matrix
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:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1 - 18.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Hyundai ACCENT Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Matrix Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai ACCENT Trim Levels
GS, SE, GLS
Toyota Matrix Trim Levels
L, S
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:
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
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
123 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
132 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 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):
28 / 37 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
319 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 32 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
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:
Standard
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:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.4 inches
Cargo Space:
21.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
47.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
19.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
49.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
114.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2430 lbs
Width:
66.9 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
162 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2844 lbs
Width:
69.5 inches
Height:
61 inches
Length:
171.9 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 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 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Blue
Clearwater Blue / Marathon Blue
Brown
Mocha Bronze
Gray
Cyclone Gray / Triathlon Gray
Green
Electrolyte Green
Red
Boston Red
Silver
Ironman Silver
White
Century White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Spruce Mica
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Ash / Dark Charcoal
