2016
Hyundai Accent

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  • 4dr Sdn Man SE
    Starts at
    $14,745
    27 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man SE
    Starts at
    $14,995
    27 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto SE
    Starts at
    $15,745
    26 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto SE
    Starts at
    $16,195
    26 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man Sport
    Starts at
    $16,495
    27 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr HB Auto Sport
    Starts at
    $17,495
    26 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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Notable features

Sedan or four-door hatchback
Direct-injection four-cylinder engine
Keyless entry standard
Six-speed manual or automatic transmission

The good & the bad

The good

Fuel efficiency
Low starting price
Sharp styling
Cargo space
Front-seat adjustability

The bad

Telescoping steering wheel not standard
Modest backseat space
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Vehicle Overview

The Hyundai Accent is available as a sedan or four-door hatchback. Powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, this subcompact faces off against competitors like the Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Sonic.
New for 2016
There are no significant changes.
Significant Standard Features

  • 137-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Six-speed manual transmission
  • Remote keyless entry with alarm
  • CD stereo with iPod connectivity and MP3 jack
  • Air conditioning
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Steering-wheel audio controls
  • Cruise control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel

2016 Hyundai Accent review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Hyundai Accent is available as a sedan or four-door hatchback. Powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, this subcompact faces off against competitors like the Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Sonic.
New for 2016
There are no significant changes.
Significant Standard Features

  • 137-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Six-speed manual transmission
  • Remote keyless entry with alarm
  • CD stereo with iPod connectivity and MP3 jack
  • Air conditioning
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Steering-wheel audio controls
  • Cruise control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel

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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Hyundai Accent base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
3/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
4/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
4/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
12.4%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
12.4%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic
Remainder of the 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification
173-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

84% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 91 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.1
Performance 4.3
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

  • By Kyle
    Used to own this car
    August 13, 2024

    Engine died at 107k miles perfect maintenance records.

    Engine died at 107k miles perfect maintenance records. Hyundai only wanted to pay 4800$ for a used engine and said i would have to pay 1800$ out of pocket.
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Ang from Calgary, AB
    Owns this car
    February 12, 2023

    Meccano car

    In late 2015 I ordered and bought a 2016 Hyundai accent. I was looking for a car under $20,000 CAD that would suit my purposes and that would be safe enough for my teenaged kids to learn and drive. The dealer experience was not what I would call a positive one. As this is about the car I will not go into detail here. The look of the little 2016 accent hatchback is really a 8/10. Put on some cheap fun stripes and you’ll be getting second looks; 9/10 then. Other body styles for the Accent are well…meh. Now the car itself is cheap to buy, and built cheaply. There is no doubt about that. There is an awful lot of road noise, there is usually some body part rattle, the torque is laughable, but again—it is cheap. I call this a Meccano car. Why? Because replacing parts is as easy as a Meccano set. And you WILL need to learn how to do this. This car gets no respect in parking lots; it’s constantly being dinged and hit by other cars. It has low clearance; road debris doesn’t go under the car— it cracks up all the plastic bits. Oh yeah, and the four or so fibre skid plates? Two disappeared within the first six months. One ripped off in a puddle during a rainstorm. However, because there’s so much plastic, and parts are easily available due to the car’s ubiquity, it’s fairly cheap to fix. This car can be insanely efficient. If you’re hypermiling, you can achieve 5.2 L per 100 km. I drive aggressively and get 6.2 or so. In town aggressive, will get you 7.4. My battery lasted six years before replacement. No complaints there. I take care of my car. I do most regular services on time. It’s been parked outside in Canadian prairie weather it’s entire life. It starts at -35C without the block heater plugged in. It’s insanely reliable and is just now displaying the first signs of rust from our heavily salted winter roads. Speaking of which– this thing is so light that you absolutely NEED winter tires up here, even if it is a front wheel drive or isn’t the law. While I would probably never buy a car like this used with 100000 km or more, I have been pretty happy with this thing. I like it better than my past Fords, Nissan, my four Chryslers, and even my Audi (based on price vs reliability). It was a good buy. I knew I was getting a cheap, disposable car. And unless something else presents itself later as a better option-I’d be looking at replacing it with another Hyundai. 2016 Hyundai Accent Hatchback GL manual
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By marlene kraus from WENTWORTH, NH
    Owns this car
    December 30, 2022

    BAD CAR

    In 2017 I finally got a new 2016 accent. Can not keep the body on the passenger side together. The body keeps coming apart at the seams. Had it in a garage 6 times and now the guard over the front wheel has come off. It is laying in the driveway. I would never buy another Hyundai. After reading the comments on replacement and repairs I have the feeling it would be usless to try to get anything done by the company.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Naomi from Las Vegas, Nevada
    Owns this car
    September 16, 2022

    What you save you use later in repairs.

    This car feels like it's made of sticks. I bought mine used, only 50k miles on it. Shortly after getting it AC went out, major gas leak, purge solenoid went out, battery died, the idle control RPM is high, and now the starter is shot. All within 20k miles over the span of 2 years. Interior is cramped, feels like riding in a clown car. I only needed a car to commute but this car takes so much money it'd be more cost effective to just Uber where I need to go instead.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Robert from Memphis, TN
    Owns this car
    April 23, 2022

    Engine Failure

    Engine is defective. My engine died at $93,000 miles well maintained with plenty of oil in it. I am the second owner so the 10 year / 100,000 mile warranty does not apply. Hyundai would not help. I am getting a used engine put in for $6500! Don't buy this car without some kind of extended warranty on the engine.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Krstn from Kelowna
    Owns this car
    March 19, 2021

    Burns Oil

    The car was perfect until it was 4 years old, then it started to go through oil like crazy. The oil light now comes on at about 3000 km after an oil change. Hyundai staff were extremely rude in dealing with this and said that the oil consumption is within the "allowable range".
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Robert from San Antonio
    Owns this car
    December 30, 2020

    Simple, but Effective

    This car will get you from point A to point B and not take your paycheck at the pump. I am pleased with this car thus far.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Cljohns7 from St George, UT
    Used to own this car
    August 17, 2020

    Excellent, fun car

    It is a fun, dependable car. Plenty of legroom. USB ports and trunk space. I bought one after my other Hyundai was totaled and would buy another one!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Private Ryan from Philippines
    Owns this car
    July 30, 2020

    Not so impressed with the aircon switch module.

    This car met my standard since I bought it until 4 years when the aircon switch module had electronics issues. I ask the dealer about it but according to them it's not covered with warranty even if my distance traveled is only 80,000kms in four years time average 20thou per year.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By roxanekelii1 from Waianae, Hi
    Owns this car
    January 13, 2020

    Definately gives other cars run for their money

    Price is affordable the space is roomy and the perforfance is awesome, driving up the mountain no strain at all the exterior is made to takeminor hits without damage what else more is there t say, i forgot gas efficient25 -30 max to fill and lasts me over acweek going toband from also errands in the middle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By JThomasNC from Missouri
    Owns this car
    December 6, 2019

    Don't waste your money

    This car has been nothing but he'll since I got it 2 years ago. Transmission problems, bulbs blowing, ...no get up whatsoever. Can't find any performance parts at all for this car. Going to spend more money fixing it than anything else. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Winter from Baytown Tx
    Owns this car
    November 28, 2019

    Really reliable

    The car is. Very good on gas mileage amazing ac and heater. I love the radio and it has enough leg room just wish it had a little more for when I'm with other people than myself.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Hyundai Accent?

The 2016 Hyundai Accent is available in 2 trim levels:

  • SE (4 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Hyundai Accent?

The 2016 Hyundai Accent offers up to 27 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Hyundai Accent reliable?

The 2016 Hyundai Accent has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Hyundai Accent owners.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Accent a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Accent. 84.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 91 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.3

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