What is the Hyundai Accent?
The Accent is a small Hyundai car offered in sedan and hatchback forms in different markets. Hyundai introduced the name in the 1990s, and the model became one of its internationally adapted cars, with versions tailored to local markets.
The five generations are I (1995–1999), II (2000–2005), III (2006–2011), IV (2011–2017) and V (2018–2022). Body styles and availability varied by country, so the generation dates do not mean every version was sold in every market.
Engines and power
EU registrations from 2010 to 2011 include 1.4- to 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines. The stated power is 71 kW (97 PS). The 1.4-litre petrol was the most registered configuration in 2010, followed by the 1.5-litre diesel.
UK versions listed from 2000 to 2009 had 1.3- to 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines. US and Canadian versions had 1.5- to 1.6-litre petrol engines.
How economical is the Hyundai Accent?
The lowest stated UK consumption is 5.5 L/100 km on the NEDC test. In the US, the lowest is 6.5 L/100 km, with a best combined rating of 36 MPG, both on the EPA measure. Canada’s lowest stated figure is 6.7 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. European NEDC, US EPA and Canadian 5-cycle results use different procedures, so they are not direct like-for-like comparisons.
Where was it sold?
The Accent appears in EU registration figures from 2010 to 2011, UK listings from 2000 to 2009, US listings from 1995 to 2022 and Canadian listings from 1995 to 2020. Its sales years varied by market.
Questions and answers
What are the Accent’s generation years?
I: 1995–1999; II: 2000–2005; III: 2006–2011; IV: 2011–2017; V: 2018–2022.
What is the lowest stated fuel consumption?
The UK figure is 5.5 L/100 km on NEDC; the US and Canadian figures use EPA and NRCan 5-cycle procedures respectively.
Was the Accent sold with diesel engines?
Yes. Diesel appears in the EU and UK listings; the US and Canadian listings specify petrol.
