Hyundai Accent I

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The Hyundai Accent I (1995–1999): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: X3

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,100–4,240 mm RDW	–	4,100–4,117 mm
Width	1,620 mm Traficom	–	1,620 mm
Height	1,390 mm Traficom	–	1,395–1,410 mm
Wheelbase	2,400–2,440 mm RDW	–	2,400 mm
Front track	1,416–1,435 mm ASTRA	–	–
Rear track	1,406–1,425 mm ASTRA	–	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	926–999 kg RDW	–	953–975 kg
Mass in running order	1,026–1,099 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,480–1,555 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	900–1,100 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	453 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	2–4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	255–453 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,492 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	158–188 km/h ASTRA	–	–
Torque	114–134 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 175/70R13, 155/80R13, 185/60R14

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	58.8% (54.7–62.8)	69.2%	561

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	54.0%	36.4%
Suspension	44.6%	41.6%
Tyres	31.4%	31.2%
Body, chassis and structure	31.2%	18.6%
Lights and electrics	27.6%	28.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks	27.1%	17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

407 complaints for model years 1995–1999. 78 crashes · 8 fires · 57 injuries · 1 death

Airbags 80
Suspension 69
Transmission and drivetrain 48
Engine 27

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 8 versions of the Hyundai Accent I

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1998–19992MODE CLKUP	1.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 g/km
1998–1999	1.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA	197 g/km
1995–1997(FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE CLKUP	1.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	25–27 MPG (8.7–9.4 L/100 km) EPA	205–221 g/km
1995–1997(FFS) (MPFI)	1.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	27–28 MPG (8.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA	197–205 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1999Subcompact	1.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	207 g/km
1999Subcompact	1.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	196 g/km
1995–1998Compact	1.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.5–9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	196–214 g/km
1995–1998Compact	1.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.2–8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	189–205 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.