2008 Honda Fit vs 2010 Hyundai Accent

2008 Honda Fit

2010 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	27	36	$12,660	$12,995
Accent 3-Door HB Automatic SE	27	36	$16,480	$16,995
Accent 3-Door HB Manual Blue	27	36	$9,872	$9,970
Accent 3-Door HB Manual GS	28	34	$11,705	$11,995
Accent 3-Door HB Manual SE	28	34	$15,716	$16,195
Accent 4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS	27	36	$14,236	$14,645
Accent 4-Door Sedan Manual GLS	28	34	$13,281	$13,645

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,235

$12,660

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,750

$12,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$246 / month

$217 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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6.0

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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.

If frugal simplicity and penny-pinching is what you want, the 2010 Hyundai Accent has it.

TCC Likes

High driving position
Great visibility
Quick steering and excellent maneuverability

Stylish interior
Good on gas
Sedan has decent backseat room

TCC Dislikes

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

Engine noise
Unpleasant transmissions
Sluggish acceleration

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

51.2

50.6

Second Leg Room (in)

33.7

34.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

39.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

92.2

Second Hip Room (in)

51.0

49.6

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

Exterior Dimensions

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

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

157.4

159.3

Height, Overall (in)

60.0

57.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

41.9

- TBD -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

21.3

15.9

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

8 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.1 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.8

11.9

Steering

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 -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.8

15.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.3

33.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/65SR14

P175/70R14

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/65SR14

P175/70R14

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2514

2504

Wheels

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

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.6

5.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

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

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

MPFI

MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

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

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Fit

Hyundai Accent

Body Style

5-Door Hatchback

3 Door HB

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Macpherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.83

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion beam

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Emissions

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

6.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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