2012 Hyundai Accent vs 2012 Kia Rio

2012 Hyundai Accent

2012 Kia Rio

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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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4-Door Sedan Automatic EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX	28	36	$15,535	$16,300
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	28	36	$14,010	$14,500
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic SX	28	36	$16,675	$17,500
Rio 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	29	37	$13,145	$13,400
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic EX	28	36	$15,735	$16,500
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic LX	28	36	$14,205	$14,700
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic SX	28	36	$16,880	$17,700
Rio 5-Door HB Manual LX	29	37	$13,335	$13,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,871

$15,535

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,295

$16,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$255 / month

$272 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The yardsticks have moved--but the 2012 Kia Rio has kicked itself into contention in a class filled with very good economy cars.

TCC Likes

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

Euro-inspired looks
High-rent cabin
Smooth drivetrain

TCC Dislikes

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

Less interior room than Accent, Fit
Back seat is tight for adults
Not truly quick, like Sonic

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

53.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.7

88.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.4

52.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

43.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.3

52.1

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

31.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

40.0

Second Hip Room (in)

47.2

51.2

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

172.0

171.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.5

60.0

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.9

67.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.3

59.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.3 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1 x - TBD -

10.1 x 0.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.4

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.9

15.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.1

34.5

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P175/70R14

P185/65R15

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/70R14

P185/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2463

2403

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.0

15 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.0

15 x 5.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.7

6.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

Displacement

1.6L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

123 @ 4850

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

37 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

28 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

31 (Est)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.72

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.93

3.27

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Accent

Kia Rio

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.9

0.79

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

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

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

- TBD -

5.9

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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