Hyundai Accent III
The Hyundai Accent III (2006–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 14 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: MC
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,050–4,280 mm RDW | 4,050–4,280 mm TC | 4,045–4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,700 mm RDW | 1,700 mm TC | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm Traficom | 1,470–1,700 mm TC | 1,470–1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm RDW | 2,500 mm TC | 2,500 mm |
| Front track | – | 1,450–1,470 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | – | 1,450–1,460 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,033–1,055 kg RDW | 1,058–1,080 kg TC | 1,073–1,149 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,133–1,155 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,580–1,600 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 800–1,100 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 453 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 453 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,605 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 177 km/h RDW | – | – |
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), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland), 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 | 68.0% (65.7–70.2) | 69.2% | 1,679 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 50.5% | 36.4% |
| Suspension | 45.0% | 41.6% |
| Tyres | 40.2% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 40.1% | 28.8% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 15.2% | 11.8% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 14.5% | 18.6% |
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)
458 complaints for model years 2006–2011. 40 crashes · 3 fires · 40 injuries · 1 death
- Airbags 141
- Visibility and wipers 85
- Brakes 49
- Lights 45
- Electrical system 44
- Engine 38
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 14 versions of the Hyundai Accent III
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European Union 5 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.4 L | 71 kW (97 PS) | Petrol | 146 g/km | 174 |
| 2010–2011 | – | – | Petrol | 146–153 g/km | 722 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 147 g/km | 2,158 |
| 2010 | 1.5 L | – | Diesel | 120 g/km | 934 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 155 g/km | 54 |
United Kingdom 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–20091.4l DOHC | 1.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2007–20091.4l DOHC | 1.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 164–165 g/km |
United States 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 184 g/km |
| 2009–2011 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 29–31 MPG (7.6–8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 178–190 g/km |
| 2006–2009CLKUP | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 28–29 MPG (8.1–8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 190–197 g/km |
| 2006–2008I4 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 190 g/km |
| 2007–2008I4, CLKUP · CLKUP | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197 g/km |
Canada 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2011Compact | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.8–8.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 179–198 g/km |
| 2006–2011Compact | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7–8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 177–186 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.