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2012 Hyundai Accent

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Rating7.6

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Subcompact Sedan
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$12,545 - $16,895
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Deceptively spacious interior compared to the exterior looks

Uninspiring acceleration figures

Hyundai Accent has been completely overhauled from the ground up for the 2012 model year

Length warranty period

There is no navigation system on offer

Top-notch interior fit-and-finish

Specs & Features

$15,295

price

138 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

123 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

1.6L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2012 Hyundai Accent makes for an excellent contender in the subcompact sedan class. With standalone trim on offer, the Hyundai Accent has a base MSRP of $12,545. It competes directly with the Kia Rio, the Ford Fiesta, and the Chevrolet Sonic. Only a 1.6L Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 9.8 seconds, the Accent maintains a combined fuel economy of 32 MPG. Hyundai offers the Accent in 8 stunning colors, with the Century White being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

As there is only a single Hyundai Accent trim on offer, it really matters which option package you choose. The 6-speed automatic transmission option is a must and recommended as it makes you eligible to opt for the Premium package that enhances the features list.

Trims

    GLS
    $12,545 onwards
    • 14-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front air conditioning
    • Radio prep Radio
    GS
    $14,695 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 138 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 123 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg
    SE
    $15,895 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 138 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 123 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg

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Engine

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Rating

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Horsepower

138 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

123 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

Capacity

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2012 Hyundai Accent vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		8 sec--
    2012 Kia Rio

    Ranked #1

    		8 sec16.5 sec-
    		8.1 sec16.2 sec120 mph
    		8.1 sec16.4 sec130 mph
    		9.2 sec16.9 sec124 mph
    		9.3 sec17.3 sec-
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    2012 Hyundai Accent vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		28 mpg37 mpg32 mpg11.4 gal.319.2/421.8 mi.
      		29 mpg38 mpg33 mpg12 gal.348/456 mi.
      2012 Kia Rio

      Ranked #2

      		28 mpg37 mpg32 mpg11.4 gal.330.6/421.8 mi.
      		28 mpg36 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/475.2 mi.
      		28 mpg36 mpg30 mpg12.4 gal.322.4/446.4 mi.
      		30 mpg36 mpg30 mpg10.8 gal.291.6/388.8 mi.

      2012 Hyundai Accent vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		172 in.66.9 in.57.1 in.5.5 in.101.2 in.
        		180 in.69.4 in.57.7 in.5.8 in.102.4 in.
        		178.5 in.71.8 in.57.7 in.5 in.104.3 in.
        		178.3 in.69.9 in.57.5 in.5.9 in.104.3 in.
        		177.3 in.69 in.56.5 in.6 in.105.1 in.
        		175.4 in.66.7 in.59.6 in.6.8 in.102.4 in.

        2012 Hyundai Accent vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		13.7 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.95.2 cu.ft.
          		14.7 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.217.3 cu.ft.
          2012 Kia Rio

          Ranked #2

          		13.7 cu.ft.88.4 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.
          		13.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.277.7 cu.ft.
          		12.8 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.
          		14.8 cu.ft.90.2 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.

          2012 Hyundai Accent vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		95.2 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.95.2 cu.ft.
            		83.1 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.277.7 cu.ft.
            		-12.3 cu.ft.-
            		217.3 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.217.3 cu.ft.
            2012 Kia Rio

            Ranked #5

            		147.4 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.
            		18.6 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.

            2012 Hyundai Accent vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-1063 lbs.2396 lbs.
              		1500 lbs.-2734 lbs.
              		-931 lbs.2729 lbs.
              		-860 lbs.2345 lbs.
              		--2578 lbs.
              		-827 lbs.2857 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 32 mpg

              0-60 : 8 sec

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