Kia Spectra vs. Hyundai ACCENT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Spectra 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 Spectra and the Hyundai ACCENT.
When we compare the Kia Spectra's and the Hyundai ACCENT's specifications and ratings, the Kia Spectra has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Kia Spectra's and the Hyundai ACCENT's specifications and ratings, the Kia Spectra is a better car than the Hyundai ACCENT.
Pricing: A used 2009 Kia Spectra ranges from $2,650 to $8,802 while a used 2009 Hyundai ACCENT is priced between $2,847 to $9,895.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Spectra’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the Hyundai ACCENT base engine makes 110 horsepower. The Spectra is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. The ACCENT is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 393 miles.This gives the Hyundai ACCENT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Spectra the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Spectra has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage in the area of cargo space. The Kia Spectra and Hyundai ACCENT are comparable in regards to front leg room.
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:
13550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
12920
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
11982
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
9970 - 14550
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5030
Price Range:
2650 - 8802
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
19
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
140284
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5103
Price Range:
2847 - 9895
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
6052
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
5103 - 7790
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
12
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
129743
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Kia Spectra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai ACCENT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Spectra
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 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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2260114078691713
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2728923715688705
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.3 - 15.1
Kia Spectra Rankings
Not yet available
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
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22 out of / 31Ranking
28 out of / 31Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Spectra Trim Levels
EX, LX, Spectra5 SX, SX
Hyundai ACCENT Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
136 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
110 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
106 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
321 / 393 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
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
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
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
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
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
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:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
92.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2701 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
177.2 inches
Wheelbase:
102.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2365 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
168.5 inches
Wheelbase:
98.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R14
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Silver
Platinum Silver
White
Nordic White
Blue
Dark Sapphire Blue / Ice Blue
Gray
Charcoal Gray
Red
Wine Red
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Beige
Beige
