Kia Forte vs. Hyundai ACCENT

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Forte and Hyundai ACCENT 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 Kia Forte and the Hyundai ACCENT.

In comparing the Kia Forte's and the Hyundai ACCENT's specifications and ratings, the Kia Forte has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. 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 resale value. The Kia Forte and Hyundai ACCENT have the same overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Kia Forte's and the Hyundai ACCENT's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2022 Kia Forte ranges from $14,886 to $22,314 while a used 2022 Hyundai ACCENT is priced between $12,974 to $19,205.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Forte loses 39.3 percent of its value and the Hyundai ACCENT loses 36.7 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ACCENT retains 2.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Forte.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Forte and Hyundai ACCENT is 7.7 out of 10. With both vehicles earning the same number they are extremely competitive in their vehicle segment. Kia Forte is ranked 20 out of 31 Best Small Cars and Hyundai ACCENT is ranked 22 out of 31, with their respective reliability, retained value, and safety ratings used to break the tie, in that order.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Forte is 7.6 out of 10. For the Hyundai ACCENT the reliability rating is 7.3 out of 10. This gives the Kia Forte a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ACCENT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Forte’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Hyundai ACCENT base engine makes 120 horsepower. The Forte is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. The ACCENT is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles.This gives the Hyundai ACCENT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Forte the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Kia Forte and the Hyundai ACCENT have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.