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Hyundai Accent
2021 Hyundai Accent
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$15,395
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.6
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Hyundai Elantra
2021 Hyundai Elantra
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$19,650
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.0
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2021 Kia Forte
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9.3
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Overview

Engine
1.6L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 33 MPG
Hwy: 43 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 27 MPG
Hwy: 37 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
14.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.3 ft³

Photos

Hyundai Accent
2018-2021 Hyundai Accent Sedan Three Quarter Rear Left Side View
2018-2021 Hyundai Accent Sedan Infotainment System
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Hyundai Elantra
Aft View
Dashboard
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Kia Forte
2019-2021 Kia Forte Side View Driving
2019-2021 Kia Forte Infotainment System
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.6L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
120 hp @ 6300 rpm
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
113 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,502 lbs
2,868 lbs
2,707 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
33 MPG
37 MPG
31 MPG
City
29 MPG
33 MPG
27 MPG
Highway
39 MPG
43 MPG
37 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.4 Tons/yr
4.7 Tons/yr
5.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gallons
14 gallons
14 gallons
Cruising Range City
345.1 miles
462 miles
378 miles
Cruising Range Highway
464.1 miles
602 miles
518 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
172.6 in
184.1 in
182.7 in
Height
57.1 in
55.7 in
56.5 in
Max Width
68.1 in
71.9 in
70.9 in
Front Width
59.3 in
62.7 in
61.5 in
Rear Width
59.5 in
62.8 in
61.9 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
107.1 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
5.3 in
5.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.1 in
42.3 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.9 in
40.6 in
38.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.2 in
56.5 in
56.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
51.7 in
53.4 in
53 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
33.5 in
38 in
35.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.3 in
37.3 in
37.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.7 in
55.6 in
55.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
50.8 in
50.5 in
51.1 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³
14.2 ft³
15.3 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
33.5 ft
17.7 ft
34.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
15" x 5.5"
15" x 6"
15" x 6"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 5.5"
15" x 6"
15" x 6"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P185/65HR15
P195/65TR15
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire
P185/65HR15
P195/65TR15
P195/65HR15
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Absolute Black
  • Admiral Blue
  • Forge Gray
  • Frost White Pearl
  • Olympus Silver
  • Pomegranate Red
  • Electric Shadow
  • Fluid Metal
  • Intense Blue
  • Phantom Black
  • Portofino Gray
  • Quartz White
  • Scarlet Red Pearl
  • Shimmering Silver Pearl
  • Clear White
  • Gravity Gray

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Calypso Red
Aurora Black

Standard Interior Materials

  • Beige, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Medium Gray, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
7 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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