2016 Hyundai Accent vs 2016 Nissan Versa

2016 Hyundai Accent

2016 Nissan Versa

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4-Door Sedan Manual SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan Manual SE	27	38	$14,343	$14,745
5-Door HB Manual SE	27	38	$14,582	$14,995
4-Door Sedan Automatic SE	26	37	$15,298	$15,745
5-Door HB Automatic SE	26	37	$15,728	$16,195
5-Door HB Manual Sport	27	38	$16,013	$16,495
5-Door HB Automatic Sport	26	37	$16,968	$17,495

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4-Door Sedan Manual 1.6 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan Manual 1.6 S	27	36	$11,703	$11,990
4-Door Sedan Automatic 1.6 S	26	35	$13,209	$13,540
4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 S Plus	31	40	$13,695	$14,040
5-Door HB Manual 1.6 S	27	36	$13,880	$14,230
5-Door HB CVT 1.6 S Plus	31	39	$15,094	$15,480
4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SV	31	40	$15,191	$15,580
5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SV	31	39	$15,968	$16,380
4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SL	31	40	$16,707	$17,140
5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SR	31	39	$17,524	$17,980
5-Door HB CVT 1.6 SL	31	39	$18,233	$18,710

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,343

$11,703

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,745

$11,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$246 / month

$200 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Hyundai Accent is a practical and economical subcompact car, but crash-test scores are below par.

The 2016 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa Note hatchback are no-frills transportation with plenty of space, but poor safety and performance ratings.

TCC Likes

Attractive styling, especially the hatchback
Cabin fit and finish
Real room for four

Huge interior space
Comfortable ride
New car for used-car price

TCC Dislikes

Not as perky as it looks
Head room tighter in the sedan
No navigation, leather, or sunroof—at all

Low-rent interior look and feel
CVT is sluggish, boomy
Versa S lacks folding rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

47.2

46.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

51.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.7

90.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

36.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.4

51.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.3

48.1

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.3

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

172

175.4

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

59.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.5

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

102.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.9

66.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

14.9

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.4

10.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.1

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/70TR14

P185/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/70TR14

P185/65HR15

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2480

2363

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 X 5

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 X 5

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

470

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

123 @ 4850

107 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

137 @ 6300

109 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.62

3.73

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.83

4.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.39

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.70

3.55

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

2.05

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.04

1.03

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Accent

Nissan Versa

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

5.7

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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