Hyundai Accent II

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The Hyundai Accent II (2000–2005): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 26 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: LC, LC2

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,200–4,240 mm RDW	–	4,215–4,260 mm
Width	1,670–1,680 mm Traficom	–	1,670–1,680 mm
Height	1,400 mm Traficom	–	1,395 mm
Wheelbase	2,440 mm RDW	–	2,440 mm
Front track	1,435 mm ASTRA	–	–
Rear track	1,425 mm ASTRA	–	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	965–1,035 kg RDW	–	990–1,140 kg
Mass in running order	1,065–1,135 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	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)	–	340–481 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,492–2,520 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	180–190 km/h Traficom	–	–
Torque	133–143 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 175/70R13, 185/55R15, 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	62.2% (60.6–63.9)	69.2%	3,433

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	52.4%	36.4%
Suspension	43.4%	41.6%
Lights and electrics	35.3%	28.8%
Tyres	34.3%	31.2%
Body, chassis and structure	33.5%	18.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks	24.8%	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)

457 complaints for model years 2000–2005. 99 crashes · 14 fires · 92 injuries · 5 deaths

Transmission and drivetrain 78
Airbags 76
Speed control 26
Fuel system 24
Engine 21

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 26 versions of the Hyundai Accent II

Show all 26 versions

United Kingdom 14 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2003–20041.3l SOHC	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.0–6.2 L/100 km NEDC	144–150 g/km
2003–20041.5l TD · 1.5l CRTD	1.5 L	Diesel	5-speed manual	5.5 L/100 km NEDC	145 g/km
2003–20041.6l DOHC	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.9 L/100 km NEDC	165 g/km
2003–20041.6l DOHC	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	192 g/km
2000–20031.3 SOHC (2000MY) · 1.3 SOHC · 1.3l SOHC	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.4 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
2000–20031.3 SOHC (2000MY) · 1.3 SOHC · 1.3l SOHC	1.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	7.3 L/100 km NEDC	176 g/km
2000–20031.5 SOHC (2000MY) · 1.5 SOHC · 1.5l SOHC	1.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.9 L/100 km NEDC	166 g/km
2000–20031.5 SOHC (2000MY) · 1.5 SOHC · 1.5l SOHC	1.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	7.8 L/100 km NEDC	188 g/km
2001–20031.5 DOHC (MVI) · 1.5l DOHC (MVI)	1.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.8 L/100 km NEDC	164 g/km
20001.3 SOHC	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.4 L/100 km NEDC	175 g/km
20001.3 SOHC	1.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	203 g/km
20001.5 SOHC	1.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	179 g/km
20001.5 SOHC	1.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.7 L/100 km NEDC	205 g/km
20001.5 DOHC	1.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.1 L/100 km NEDC	191 g/km

United States 8 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
2000–2005I4	1.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA	197 g/km
2003–20052MODE CLKUP · I4, CLKUP	1.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 g/km
2003–20052MODE CLKUP · I4, CLKUP	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 g/km
2003–2005I4	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA	205 g/km
2001–20022MODE CLKUP	1.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
2001–20022MODE CLKUP	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
2001–2002	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA	205 g/km
2000CLKUP	1.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 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
2001–2006Compact	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.0–9.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	207–212 g/km
2001–2006Compact	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	198 g/km
2000–2003Compact	1.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.5–8.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	196–198 g/km
2000–2003Compact	1.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.9–9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	205–214 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.