Toyota Camry vs. Hyundai ACCENT

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

In comparing the Toyota Camry's and the Hyundai ACCENT's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score 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. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Camry's and the Hyundai ACCENT's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry is a better car than the Hyundai ACCENT.

Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota Camry ranges from $19,622 to $31,300 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 Toyota Camry loses 35.5 percent of its value and the Hyundai ACCENT loses 36.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 1.2 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 Toyota Camry is 8.6 out of 10 while the Hyundai ACCENT's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Camry being ranked 2 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Hyundai ACCENT being ranked 28 out of 37 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.0 out of 10. For the Hyundai ACCENT the reliability rating is 7.3 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ACCENT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Camry’s base engine makes 203 horsepower, and the Hyundai ACCENT base engine makes 120 horsepower. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 616 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 Toyota Camry the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Camry, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder 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. The Toyota Camry and Hyundai ACCENT are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Camry 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.