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2009 Hyundai Accent vs. Its Competition
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The Honda Fit remains the choice vehicle in this class, thanks to its flexible seating arrangement and its smooth four-cylinder engine.
In terms of refinement and safety, it truly is a class ahead.
The Chevrolet Aveo offers two different body styles and a frugal four-cylinder, but it's still not remotely competitive with the class leaders like the Fit or Yaris.
The Yaris has smart style and an enviable reputation behind it, as well as a choice of two- or four-door models.
The Kia Rio is essentially the same car as the Hyundai Accent, but it's also offered in a Rio5 wagon format where the Accent offers a three-door coupe.
 2009 Hyundai AccentBrowse Used Listings |  2009 Chevrolet AveoBrowse Used Listings |  2008 Honda FitBrowse Used Listings |  2008 Kia RioBrowse Used Listings |  2008 Toyota YarisBrowse Used Listings |
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| Quick Specs | ||||
| Meta Rating | ||||
The 2009 Hyundai Accent is an affordable, if underpowered, economy vehicle with a tasteful interior. | If most of your driving is around town with little interstate travel, the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo and Aveo5 are worth a look, especially if you want a bow tie out front. | The 2008 Honda Fit is one of the smallest cars on the road, but it’s fun to drive, huge inside, and a tremendous value. | The 2008 Kia Rio is a good choice among subcompacts and it’s stylish, but standard anti-lock brakes and better side-impact protection would help its case against the Honda Fit. | The 2008 Toyota Yaris is one of the cheapest, and cheapest to run, of all new vehicles. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $9,970 | $11,965 | $13,950 | $10,890 | $11,550 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 26 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 29 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas I4 | Gas 4-Cylinder | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Compact | Compact | Small Station Wagon | Compact | Subcompact |
| Style Name | ||||
| 3dr HB Man GS | 4dr Sedan LS | 5dr HB Man | 4dr Sedan Man | 3dr HB Man (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front wheel drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| 3 Door HB Coupe | 4 Door Sedan | 5-Door Hatchback | 4dr Sdn | 3 Door Hatchback |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual |
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