Hyundai Accent vs. Hyundai ELANTRA
Highlights
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$16,645
|
$22,825
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
33 City / 41 Hwy
|
31 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
120 hp
|
147 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
113 @ 4500
|
132 @ 4500
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
120 @ 6300
|
147 @ 6200
|
| Displacement |
1.6 L/98
|
2.0 L/122
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
33 City / 41 Hwy
|
31 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 X 5.5 in
|
15 X 6 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 X 5.5 in
|
15 X 6 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P185/65HR15
|
P195/65HR15
|
| Front Tire Size |
P185/65HR15
|
P195/65HR15
|
Suspension
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
52 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
34 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
51 in
|
51 in
|
| Wheelbase |
102 in
|
107 in
|
| Length, Overall |
173 in
|
185 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
68 in
|
72 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
59 in
|
63 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
63 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
| Passenger Volume |
90 ft³
|
99 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,679 lbs
|
2,868 lbs
|
Safety
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
120
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
550
|
Brakes
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
10 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2022 Hyundai Accent or the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA?
The 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA is more reliable than the 2022 Hyundai Accent according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 ELANTRA versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2022 Accent.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2022 Hyundai Accent or the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA?
The 2022 Hyundai Accent is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA with 36 MPG combined versus 35 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2022 Hyundai Accent or the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA?
The 2022 Hyundai Accent is cheaper than the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA with a $16,645 starting MSRP versus a $22,825 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2022 Hyundai Accent or the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA?
The 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA has a better safety rating than the 2022 Hyundai Accent according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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