2012 Hyundai Accent vs 2012 smart fortwo

2012 Hyundai Accent

2012 smart fortwo

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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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2-Door Convertible Passion

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
fortwo 2-Door Convertible Passion	34	38	$16,452	$17,690
fortwo 2-Door Coupe Passion	34	38	$13,662	$14,690
fortwo 2-Door Coupe Pure	34	38	$11,616	$12,490

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,871

$16,452

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,295

$17,690

Monthly Payment Estimate

$255 / month

$295 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.0

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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.

Still stylish and quirky, the 2012 Smart Fortwo can be a fun and useful car for tight urban spaces where its size and maneuverability is an asset; but for even occasional highway driving, nearly any other small car would be a better pick.

TCC Likes

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

Nimble and responsive at city speeds
Actually fits tall folks
Can park nearly anywhere

TCC Dislikes

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

Busy, jittery ride
Nervous and noisy on the highway
Short on passing power

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

34 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Minicompact

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

47.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

48.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.7

45.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

41.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.3

45.4

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.3

50.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

172.0

106.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

60.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.5

54.5

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

73.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.9

61.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

7.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

8.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1 x - TBD -

11.0 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.4

8.7

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.9

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.1

28.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/70R14

P155/60R15

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/70R14

P175/55R15

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

1852

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.0

15 x 4.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.0

15 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.7

4.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

123 @ 4850

68 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6L/97

1.0/61

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

70 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas I3

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

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)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

1.26

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

3.23

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.72

1.91

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.93

4.53

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

0.94

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

3.31

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Accent

Smart fortwo

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

2 Door Cabriolet

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.9

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

DeDion

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 -

5.1

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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