2008 Honda Fit vs 2009 Hyundai Accent

2008 Honda Fit

2009 Hyundai Accent

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	27	34	$14,235	$14,750
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$15,502	$16,070
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	28	34	$13,467	$13,950
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	28	34	$14,734	$15,270

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3-Door HB Automatic GS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accent 3-Door HB Automatic GS	26	35	$11,777	$12,070
Accent 3-Door HB Automatic SE	26	35	$15,406	$15,870
Accent 3-Door HB Manual GS	27	33	$9,872	$9,970
Accent 3-Door HB Manual GS w/Popular Pkg	27	33	$10,822	$11,070
Accent 3-Door HB Manual SE	27	33	$14,642	$15,070
Accent 4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS	26	35	$13,544	$13,920
Accent 4-Door Sedan Manual GLS	27	33	$12,589	$12,920

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,235

$11,777

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,750

$12,070

Monthly Payment Estimate

$246 / month

$201 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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 2009 Hyundai Accent is an affordable, if underpowered, economy vehicle with a tasteful interior.

TCC Likes

High driving position
Great visibility
Quick steering and excellent maneuverability

Excellent fuel economy
Spacious backseat
Nicely styled interior

TCC Dislikes

Awkward-looking design from some angles
Narrow cabin doesn’t allow much elbow room
Harsh ride quality

Uncooperative transmissions
Noisy engine
General lack of power

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

51.0

48.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

53.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.6

53.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.8

Front Hip Room (in)

51.2

50.2

Second Leg Room (in)

33.7

34.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

39.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

92.2

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

157.4

159.3

Height, Overall (in)

60.0

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.1

57.5

Wheelbase (in)

96.5

98.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.2

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

57.3

57.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

21.3

15.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

41.9

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

8.0 x -TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.1 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.8

11.9

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.8

15.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.3

33.1

Steering Type

Electric pwr rack & pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.41

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/65SR14

P175/70TR14

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/65SR14

P175/70TR14

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2514

2504

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

14 x 5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

14 x 5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.6

5.7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

MPFI

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

105 @ 4800

106 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5L/91.4

1.6L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

109 @ 5800

110 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.96

2.18

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.68

1.58

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.56

4.04

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.69

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.00

2.85

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.00

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.55

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

5-Door Hatchback

3 Door HB Coupe

Vehicle Name

Honda Fit

Hyundai Accent

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.83

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion beam

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Macpherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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