Hyundai Accent IV

Hyundai Accent IV
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The Hyundai Accent IV (2011–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the European Union, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: RB, RC

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,120–4,370 mm TC4,115–4,370 mm
Width1,700–1,720 mm TC1,705 mm
Height1,450 mm TC1,455 mm
Wheelbase2,570 mm TC2,570 mm
Front track1,470–1,490 mm TC–
Rear track1,480–1,500 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,125–1,180 kg TC–
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)538–595 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,549 L EPA–
Fuel tank–45–50 L
Performance
Top speed–183–196 km/h
Torque–132–161 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 175/70R13, 185/55R15, 185/60R14

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2012–2017: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

613 complaints for model years 2012–2017. 64 crashes · 43 fires · 75 injuries · 1 death

  • Engine 164
  • Brakes 122
  • Airbags 119
  • Electrical system 87
  • Speed control 35
  • Steering 35

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 9 versions of the Hyundai Accent IV

European Union 2 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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20111.4 L71 kW (97 PS)Petrol146 g/km174
2011––Petrol146 g/km12

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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2017SIDI1.6 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive30–31 MPG (7.6–7.8 L/100 km) EPA177–184 g/km
2012–2017SIDI1.6 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive31–32 MPG (7.4–7.6 L/100 km) EPA171–177 g/km
20111.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
20111.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive29–30 MPG (7.8–8.1 L/100 km) EPA184–190 g/km

Canada 3 versions

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

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2017Compact1.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.4–7.9 L/100 km 5-cycle170–182 g/km
2012–2017Compact1.6 LPetrol6-speed manual7.4–7.8 L/100 km 5-cycle170–184 g/km
2011Compact1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.8 L/100 km 5-cycle179 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.