| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Hyundai |
| Model | Accent |
| Style | GS Base 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M) |
| Base MSRP | $10,645 |
| Options on test vehicle | Carpeted Floor Mats ($95). |
| As-tested MSRP | $10,740 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,599cc (98 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Cast iron/aluminum head |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.0 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,850 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 110 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 106 @ 4,500 |
| Transmission type | Five-speed manual |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I: 3.615; II: 2.053; III: 1.370; IV: 1.031; V: 0.837; R: 3.583; Final Drive: 4.056 |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Torsion beam |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.5 |
| Tire brand | Kumho |
| Tire model | Solus KH16 |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | P175/70R14 T |
| Tire size, rear | P175/70R14 T |
| Wheel size | 14-by-5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Steel |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Drum |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.8 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.4 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 14.4 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.9 @ 80.7 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9.1 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 40 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 155 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 65.1 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.74 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 44.1 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 80.5 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 74.2 |
| Acceleration comments | With barely enough power to spin its tires, the Accent isn't difficult to launch. Engine is loud and weak as you would expect in a $10,000 car. Shifter is vague. |
| Braking rating | Poor |
| Braking comments | ABS should never be optional. This stopping distance is frightening even in a controlled environment with an experienced driver. In the real world, this is a crash. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Steering feel is minimal and chassis only wants to understeer, which is probably good. Lots of body roll. Slalom: Although it's soft and sloppy, it's tuned to be remarkably stable. Smart, given its lack of stability control. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 74.31 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1.56 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 27 city/33 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 30.6 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 11.9 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,467 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,461 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 62.4/37.6 |
| Length (in.) | 159.3 |
| Width (in.) | 66.7 |
| Height (in.) | 57.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 98.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 57.9 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 57.5 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 33.1 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.8 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 34.3 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.6 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.8 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 53.5 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 53.1 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 15.9 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 10 years/100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 7 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | Not available |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Not available |
| Traction control | Not available |
| Stability control | Not available |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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