Hyundai Accent
2019–2022 model years · Generation introduced 2018
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- Available years
- 2019–2022
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $7,550–$12,925
The overview
This generation of Accent comes only as a sedan. It is bare-bones transportation and suffers from many of the shortcomings common among subcompacts. Its 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine returned 33 mpg overall in our tests. That is good, but many larger, more substantial compact cars can match that. The engine noise is mostly unobtrusive, but the sluggish acceleration forces the driver to mash the throttle, at which point the engine sounds coarse. The Hyundai doesn't do much to soften bumps and ruts, and road noise fills the cabin. The basic interior features easy-to-use controls. We found the seats to be short on support, and the back seat is tight back seat. Advanced safety features come only on the top Limited trim, which is priced like a compact car, undermining the reason to buy a subcompact. All 2020 models get a new 120-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine mated to either a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission. The manual transmission is no longer available for 2022.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 ↗ SEL sedan Front 1.6-liter 4 (120 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $12,925 | Not rated | Not rated | 36 MPG |
| 2021 ↗ SEL sedan Front 1.6-liter 4 (120 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $10,400 | Not rated | Not rated | 36 MPG |
| 2020 ↗ SEL sedan Front 1.6-liter 4 (120 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $8,800 | Not rated | Not rated | 36 MPG |
| 2019 ↗ SEL sedan Front 1.6-liter 4 (130 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $7,550 | Not rated | Not rated | 32 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2022 model
SEL sedan Front 1.6-liter 4 (120 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2018
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $12,925
- Retail value range
- $11,725 - $13,950
- Original MSRP range
- $16,645 - $19,600
- Trade-in range
- $8,450 - $10,805
Ratings
- Road test score
- 68/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 33 MPG
- EPA highway
- 41 MPG
- EPA combined
- 36 MPG
- Tested city
- 22 MPG
- Tested highway
- 47 MPG
- Tested overall
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,445
- Cruising range
- 395 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 128 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 57.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 173 in
- Width
- 68 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 102 in
- Weight
- 2,625 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Luggage
- 2+3+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 7/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 22723 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2021 model
SEL sedan Front 1.6-liter 4 (120 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2021 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2018
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $10,400
- Retail value range
- $8,825 - $12,000
- Original MSRP range
- $15,395 - $19,500
- Trade-in range
- $5,700 - $8,655
Ratings
- Road test score
- 68/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 33 MPG
- EPA highway
- 41 MPG
- EPA combined
- 36 MPG
- Tested city
- 22 MPG
- Tested highway
- 47 MPG
- Tested overall
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,445
- Cruising range
- 395 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 128 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 57.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 173 in
- Width
- 68 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 102 in
- Weight
- 2,625 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Luggage
- 2+3+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 8/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 20327 First published: November 19, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2020 model
SEL sedan Front 1.6-liter 4 (120 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2020 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2018
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $8,800
- Retail value range
- $7,475 - $10,525
- Original MSRP range
- $15,295 - $19,400
- Trade-in range
- $4,405 - $7,250
Ratings
- Road test score
- 68/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 33 MPG
- EPA highway
- 41 MPG
- EPA combined
- 36 MPG
- Tested city
- 22 MPG
- Tested highway
- 47 MPG
- Tested overall
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,445
- Cruising range
- 395 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 128 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 57.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 173 in
- Width
- 68 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 102 in
- Weight
- 2,625 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Luggage
- 2+3+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 8/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 14964 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2019 model
SEL sedan Front 1.6-liter 4 (130 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2019 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2018
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $7,550
- Retail value range
- $6,325 - $8,825
- Original MSRP range
- $14,995 - $19,080
- Trade-in range
- $3,325 - $5,660
Ratings
- Road test score
- 68/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 28 MPG
- EPA highway
- 38 MPG
- EPA combined
- 32 MPG
- Tested city
- 22 MPG
- Tested highway
- 47 MPG
- Tested overall
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,445
- Cruising range
- 395 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 128 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 57.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 173 in
- Width
- 68 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 102 in
- Weight
- 2,625 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Luggage
- 2+3+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 7/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Vehicle ID: 13573 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
