2014 Hyundai Accent vs 2014 Kia Rio

2014 Hyundai Accent

2014 Kia Rio

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4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accent 4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS	27	37	$15,204	$15,645
Accent 4-Door Sedan Manual GLS	27	38	$14,248	$14,645
Accent 5-Door HB Automatic GS	27	37	$15,634	$16,095
Accent 5-Door HB Automatic SE	27	37	$16,874	$17,395
Accent 5-Door HB Manual GS	27	38	$14,487	$14,895
Accent 5-Door HB Manual SE	27	38	$15,919	$16,395

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4-Door Sedan Automatic EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX	27	37	$16,041	$16,800
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	27	37	$14,508	$15,000
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic SX	27	37	$17,088	$17,900
Rio 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	27	37	$13,646	$13,900
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic EX	27	37	$16,241	$17,000
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic LX	27	37	$14,598	$15,090
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic SX	27	37	$17,278	$18,090
Rio 5-Door HB Manual LX	27	37	$13,741	$14,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,204

$16,041

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,645

$16,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$261 / month

$280 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Hyundai Accent isn't exciting to drive, but it's one of the most comfortable, well-equipped cars its size--and still a great value.

The 2014 Kia Rio holds its own in a tough class of smart, efficient subcompacts -- and pulls ahead of the pack if value and style are top priorities.

TCC Likes

Exterior styling
Cabin fit and finish
Real room for four

Sharp, Euro-styled exterior
On-point cabin
Smooth drivetrain

TCC Dislikes

Not as perky as it looks
Headroom tighter in the sedan
No navigation option

Tight cabin
Small back seat
Adequate, but not quick

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.7

88.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.4

52.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

43.8

Front Hip Room (in)

51.3

52.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

31.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

47.2

51.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

53.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.5

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.9

67.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.3

59.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

172

171.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.1

33.5

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/70TR14

P185/65TR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/70TR14

P185/65TR15

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2546

2480

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 X 5

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 X 5

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

123 @ 4850

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.44

4.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.06

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)

2.73

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Accent

Kia Rio

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.8

5.9 (Est)

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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