Diesel and petrol · 1995–2022

Hyundai Accent

MPG, running costs and specs for the Hyundai Accent. By the official figures, the 2020 gets 44 mpg, about £1,257 a year in the UK.

Hyundai Accent in white
MPG
44 mpg
2020 official · 6.4 L/100km
A year's petrol
£1,257
at today's prices in the UK
On a full tank
417 miles
43 L tank
Seats
5

What a Accent costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£17.96 per 100 miles£1,257
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$18.82 per 100 km$2,070
Australia$2.41/L petrol$15.45 per 100 km$1,715
United States$4.35/gal petrol$11.84 per 100 miles$1,599

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

HC/YC, 2018–2027

Specs for the 1.6 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
City
Generation
HC/YC
Built
2018-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,385 mm
Width
1,729 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Wheelbase
2,580 mm
Kerb weight
1,140 kg

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
89 kW
Torque
151 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel tank
43 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

RB, 2011–2017

Specs for the 1.6 Active hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
RB
Built
2011-2017
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,384 mm
Width
1,730 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Wheelbase
2,581 mm
Kerb weight
1,175 kg
Boot
388 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
93 kW
Torque
157 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.4 L/100km
CO₂
152 g/km
Fuel tank
45 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2011
Airbags
6

MC, 2006–2010

Specs for the 1.6 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
City
Generation
MC
Built
2006-2010
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,161 mm
Width
1,697 mm
Height
1,471 mm
Wheelbase
2,499 mm
Kerb weight
1,055 kg
Boot
329 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
71 kW
Torque
136 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
45 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★☆
ANCAP tested
2006

LC, 2000–2005

Specs for the 1.5 hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
LC
Built
2000-2005
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,220 mm
Width
1,669 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Wheelbase
2,441 mm
Kerb weight
982 kg
Boot
347 L

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,418 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
65 kW
Torque
123 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7 L/100km
Fuel tank
45 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2022Petrol6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2021Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2020Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2019Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2018Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2017Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2016Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2015Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2014Petrol6.5 L/100km44 mpg36 mpg—
2014Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg52 mpg—
2013Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2013Diesel5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2012Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2012Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2011Diesel5.7 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2011Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2010Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2009Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2008Diesel4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2008Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2007Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2007Diesel4.6 L/100km61 mpg51 mpg—
2006Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2005Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2004Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2003Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2002Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2001Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2000Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
1999Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
1998Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
1997Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
1996Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
1995Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—

Hyundai Accent questions

What MPG does the Hyundai Accent get?

The 2020 Hyundai Accent gets 44 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (6.4 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Hyundai Accent cost to run a year in the UK?

About £1,257 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.

How far does a Hyundai Accent go on a full tank?

About 417 miles (672 km) from its 43 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Hyundai Accent's boot?

388 L, for the 1.6 sedan.

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