2012 Ford Fiesta vs 2012 Hyundai Accent

2012 Ford Fiesta

2012 Hyundai Accent

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan S	28	38	$12,788	$13,200
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SE	28	38	$14,170	$14,670
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SEL	28	38	$15,984	$16,600
Fiesta 5-Door HB S	28	38	$13,634	$14,100
Fiesta 5-Door HB SE	28	38	$15,110	$15,670
Fiesta 5-Door HB SES	28	38	$16,830	$17,500

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4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accent 4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS	28	37	$14,871	$15,295
Accent 4-Door Sedan Manual GLS	28	37	$12,244	$12,545
Accent 5-Door HB Automatic GS	28	37	$15,444	$15,895
Accent 5-Door HB Automatic SE	28	37	$16,399	$16,895
Accent 5-Door HB Manual GS	28	37	$14,298	$14,695
Accent 5-Door HB Manual SE	28	37	$15,444	$15,895

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$12,788

$14,871

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,200

$15,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$220 / month

$255 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

You could do better if you most value space and comfort, but the 2012 Ford Fiesta packs in a lot of style and substance.

Do Americans want small cars with more room and great gas mileage? The 2012 Hyundai Accent is betting they do--and so are we.

TCC Likes

Great styling—especially the five-door
Responsive, nicely weighted steering
Good safety ratings

Punchy hatchback styling
High-quality interior fit and finish
Real room for four adults

TCC Dislikes

Cramped cabin compared to others its size
PowerShift automatic balkier than it should be
Odd dash layout

Middling acceleration
Sedan's rear seat can be snug on head room
Isn't as inexpensive as it once was

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.0

53.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

85.1

89.7

Front Hip Room (in)

50.6

51.3

Second Leg Room (in)

31.2

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

39.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

49.2

47.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

53.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

37.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.0

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

59.5

Wheelbase (in)

98.0

101.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.8

66.9

Track Width, Front (in)

57.7

59.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

172.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.8

13.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2 x - TBD -

10.1 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.0

11.4

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.3

14.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

34.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/65R15

P175/70R14

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/65R15

P175/70R14

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2578

2463

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 x 5.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 x 5.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.8

5.7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6350

138 @ 6300

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 5000

123 @ 4850

Engine Order Code

99J

Displacement

1.6L/97

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

28 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

31 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

37 (Est)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.61

3.44

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

2.72

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front-wheel drive

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

2.93

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/manual shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.85

4.40

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.83

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fiesta

Hyundai Accent

Body Style

Sedan

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.9

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist Beam

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.7

- TBD -

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7 (2011)

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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