Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Hyundai Accent
$444
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Hyundai Elantra
$452
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
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The Hyundai Accent Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 21 for subcompact cars. The average annual repair cost is $444 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Accent is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
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The Hyundai Elantra Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $452 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Elantra is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
The Hyundai Elantra ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in safety.
“Own this car since 1992, still runs OK after 18 years. Auto tranny still works fine. At 30K defective cam seal ruined the engine; rebuilt under warranty. Replaced: tires (50 and 100K), battery (50...”
“Own this car since 1992, still runs OK after 18 years. Auto tranny still works fine. At 30K...”
The Hyundai Accent and the Hyundai Elantra are two different small cars made by the same manufacturer. The Accent is a subcompact sedan and the Elantra is a larger compact sedan. Both come with front-wheel drive.
Engine power in these cars is proportional to their different sizes and weights. The Hyundai Accent has a single engine with 130 horsepower. The larger Hyundai Elantra has 147 horsepower standard, with a 201-horsepower engine optional.
The difference in size between the two cars also shows up in the amount of interior space they have. The Accent has 90.2 cubic feet of passenger space and 13.7 in the trunk, while the Elantra offers 95.8 cubic feet of room inside and 14.4 cubic feet of trunk space. The Elantra has a bit more interior space, while the trunk space in each is fairly close.
Except for overall size and interior space, the Hyundai Accent and the Hyundai Elantra are pretty similar. The Accent leads on overall value due to its lower price, but the Elantra excels for its more spacious interior and abundant optional power. Both come with Hyundai’s excellent 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Drive both and see which one makes more sense for you and your needs.