Since its introduction to America in the 1995 model year, the popular Hyundai Accent has consistently delivered a high mile per gallon (MPG) to purchase price ratio. The Accent’s highway gas mileage figures have hovered in the mid-thirties on the highway throughout the sub-compact’s run. Although the Accent’s gas mileage ratings took a bit of a hit with the reworking of the mileage formula for the 2008 model year, the least expensive Accent’s sticker price is still under $11,000.
Both the three-door hatchback and four-door Hyundai Accent sedan are fitted with a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine, producing 110 horsepower and 106 foot pounds of torque. All models are available with a five-speed manual as standard issue; a four-speed automatic with overdrive is optional.
The SE hatchback, designed for the entry-level boy (and girl) racer at heart, is equipped with a B&M Racing sport shifter, sport tuned suspension, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
Does Hyundai fit a common rail turbo-diesel in the Accent abroad? Sure thing, but not here in the States … yet …
Hynundai Accent Gas Mileage - 1995-2008
| Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Disp. | Fuel | Trans. | City | Hwy |
| 2008 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 27 | 32 |
| 2008 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 24 | 33 |
| 2007 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 28 | 37 |
| 2007 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 32 | 35 |
| 2006 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 32 | 35 |
| 2006 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 28 | 36 |
| 2005 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 29 | 33 |
| 2005 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 26 | 35 |
| 2005 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 28 | 36 |
| 2005 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 27 | 35 |
| 2004 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 29 | 33 |
| 2004 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 26 | 35 |
| 2004 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 27 | 35 |
| 2004 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 28 | 36 |
| 2003 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 27 | 35 |
| 2003 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 28 | 36 |
| 2003 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 26 | 35 |
| 2003 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 29 | 33 |
| 2002 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 27 | 37 |
| 2002 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 25 | 35 |
| 2002 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 28 | 36 |
| 2002 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 25 | 35 |
| 2001 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 25 | 35 |
| 2001 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 28 | 36 |
| 2001 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 25 | 35 |
| 2001 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.6 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 27 | 37 |
| 2000 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 28 | 36 |
| 2000 | Hyundai | Accent/Brio | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 26 | 34 |
| 1999 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 28 | 37 |
| 1999 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 26 | 36 |
| 1998 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 27 | 35 |
| 1998 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 28 | 36 |
| 1997 | Hyundai | Accent (SOHC) | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 28 | 37 |
| 1997 | Hyundai | Accent (SOHC) | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 27 | 36 |
| 1996 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 27 | 35 |
| 1996 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 28 | 37 |
| 1996 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 26 | 34 |
| 1996 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 27 | 36 |
| 1996 | Hyundai | Accent (Sporty) | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 25 | 33 |
| 1996 | Hyundai | Accent (Sporty) | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 27 | 35 |
| 1995 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (L4) Auto | 28 | 36 |
| 1995 | Hyundai | Accent | 4 cylinder | 1.5 liter | R | (M5) Manual | 29 | 38 |
Note: the EPA tweaked their testing procedure, starting with the 2008 model year, with the end result being that the 2008 MPG estimates are now lower than previous years. As always, YMMV.
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I own a 2004 accent 2 dr with a 5 speed stick. I frequently drive 180 miles at a time and have enjoyed as much as 38.6 mpg highway depending on conditions and even with a steady 15 -20 mph head wind I have gotten 35 mpg on the same trip. Now lets hope the rest of the car holds up as well.
I have a 2002 hyundai accent gsi…i think its 1.5 litre…i get horrible gas mileage, i dont know what the mpg is exactly, but for 35 litres i only get like 300 kilometers
i had a 99 ford escort and it got easily over 400ks
I have a 99 Accent GSI 2-door with over 144,000 miles on it. I have never gotten gas mileage under 30 mpg no matter the driving, city or highway. Generally about 35 mpg on the highway, if I run it around 55mph, it will push out about 38mpg. I would buy another one in a second.
My wife’s base 1.6 liter 2008 Hyundai Accent averaged 32+MPG thru a long cold winter & hard commute. Recently, she let me feather foot Accent on 3 daytrips over 1400, 3000, 4000, & 5500 foot mountain passes nailing 41.5, 42.6, & 45MPG! I no longer worry whether Honda Fit could have gotten better MPG. If Fit can beat the Accent, it won’t be by much. Besides, base Accent had a few things not on Fit.
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