2014 Hyundai Accent

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Rating7.5

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Subcompact Sedan
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$14,645 - $17,395
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive well-priced and loaded with features

Only on trim with not many options to choose from

Sliding sun visors

Comfy and silent interior and excellent ride quality

Headroom isn't as abundant as rivals

Driver-side blind spot mirror

Extensive warranty coverage

Navigation isn't offered and real-world efficiency numbers are much lower than EPA estimates

One-touch, triple-blink turn signals

Optional Premium Package gets more features

Specs & Features

$15,645

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 2014 Hyundai Accent Sedan is a subcompact sedan offered in a single trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $14,645. For that price, it mainly competes with the Ford Fiesta Sedan, the Nissan Versa Sedan, and the Chevrolet Sonic Sedan. The Accent Sedan offers 2 powertrains. It is a 1.6L inline-4 engine making 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Accent Sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 9.2 seconds with the automatic transmission, which gets pumped up to 8.6 seconds with the manual. Regardless of the transmission choice, the Accent Sedan can manage a combined fuel economy of 31 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the Accent Sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2014 Hyundai Accent Sedan is an impressively well-priced sedan in its segment. There is just one trim offered while there are two powertrains and a Premium package offered to choose and equip.

Trims

    GLS
    $14,645 onwards
    • 14-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    GS
    $14,895 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 138 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 123 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg
    SE
    $16,395 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 138 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 123 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$14,645- $17,395

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.47

Horsepower

138 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

123 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

Capacity

5

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$16,810- $24,115

Gasoline

8.27

160 hp @ 6500 rpm

146 lb.-ft. @ 4450 rpm

5

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$14,100- $21,400

Gasoline

7.82

120 hp @ 6350 rpm

112 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$18,190- $29,290

Gasoline

8.63

143 hp @ 6500 rpm

129 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

5

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$13,900- $18,090

Gasoline

7.67

138 hp @ 6300 rpm

123 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

5

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$15,900- $21,900

Gasoline

7.45

148 hp @ 6500 rpm

131 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

5

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$11,990- $16,890

Gasoline

7.42

109 hp @ 6000 rpm

107 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$16,800- $21,300

Gasoline

8.28

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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2014 Hyundai Accent vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.6 sec--
    8.1 sec16.4 sec130 mph
    2014 Kia Rio

    Ranked #2

    8.3 sec16.6 sec-
    8.5 sec16.7 sec115 mph
    8.6 sec16.9 sec120 mph
    8.9 sec17.1 sec124 mph

    2014 Hyundai Accent vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      27 mpg38 mpg31 mpg11.4 gal.307.8/433.2 mi.
      28 mpg37 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/488.4 mi.
      2014 Kia Rio

      Ranked #1

      27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg11.4 gal.307.8/421.8 mi.
      27 mpg36 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.336/432 mi.
      30 mpg36 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/475.2 mi.
      27 mpg36 mpg30 mpg10.8 gal.291.6/388.8 mi.

      2014 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.
        182.6 in.69.9 in.57.3 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.
        179.5 in.70.1 in.56.5 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.
        179.4 in.69 in.56.5 in.6 in.105.1 in.
        178.5 in.71.8 in.57.7 in.5 in.104.3 in.
        175.4 in.66.7 in.59.6 in.7 in.102.4 in.

        2014 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.-
          2014 Kia Rio

          Ranked #1

          13.7 cu.ft.88.4 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.
          12.8 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.315.2 cu.ft.
          12.5 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.74.6 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.97.5 cu.ft.32 cu.ft.

          2014 Hyundai Accent vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -13.7 cu.ft.--
            32 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.32 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.12.8 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.-
            2014 Kia Rio

            Ranked #4

            147.4 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.-
            14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.98 ft.
            -14.9 cu.ft.--

            2014 Hyundai Accent vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1069 lbs.2480 lbs.
              1100 lbs.2736 lbs.
              -2578 lbs.
              827 lbs.2935 lbs.
              -2754 lbs.
              860 lbs.2363 lbs.

              2014 Hyundai Accent Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              1

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              77

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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