2020 Hyundai Accent vs 2020 Kia Forte vs 2020 Nissan Versa

2020 Hyundai Accent

#31 in Compact Cars

2020 Kia Forte

2020 Nissan Versa

#19 in Compact Cars

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Limited Sedan IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accent Limited Sedan IVT	33	41	$18,834	$19,400
Accent SE Sedan IVT	33	41	$15,981	$16,395
Accent SE Sedan Manual	29	39	$14,937	$15,295
Accent SEL Sedan IVT	33	41	$17,173	$17,650

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EX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte EX IVT	29	40	$21,095	$22,090
Forte FE IVT	31	41	$18,133	$18,790
Forte FE Manual	27	37	$17,263	$17,890
Forte GT DCT	27	35	$21,477	$22,490
Forte GT Manual	25	32	$22,050	$23,090
Forte GT-Line IVT	29	40	$19,567	$20,490
Forte LXS IVT	29	40	$18,614	$19,290

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S CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Versa S CVT	32	40	$16,085	$16,500
Versa S Manual	27	35	$14,463	$14,830
Versa SR CVT	32	40	$17,874	$18,340
Versa SV CVT	32	40	$17,290	$17,740

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,834

$21,095

$16,085

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,400

$22,090

$16,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$323 / month

$368 / month

$275 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.8

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6.0

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Hyundai Accent is about as basic as new cars get, and that’s where its appeal lies.

The 2020 Kia Forte has the style and now the GT power to slot into any compact-car shopping list.

The 2020 Nissan Versa isn't the cheapest car anymore–look to the Chevy Spark or Mitsubishi Mirage for that–and that's a good thing.

TCC Likes

City-friendly size
Handsome, if forgettable
Good value even at top trim

Premium looks
Upscale and spacious interior
Lots of features and safety tech for the money

Low price
7.0-inch touchscreen
Comfortable front seats

TCC Dislikes

No hatchback version
Base trims lack safety features
Rough acceleration noise

Base model is underwhelming
Entry engine is lackluster
Some rivals are cheaper to start

Pokey acceleration
Cramped rear seats
Some strange ergonomics

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

29 mpg

32 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

88.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.5

36.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

55.3

53.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

42.2

44.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.7

50.9

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

35.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

38.8

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

51.1

50.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.2

56.1

53.1

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

5.3

6.8

Length, Overall (in)

172.6

182.7

177

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

56.5

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.5

61.3

60.2

Wheelbase (in)

101.6

106.3

103.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.1

70.9

68.5

Track Width, Front (in)

59.3

59.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

15.3

14.7

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

10.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.5

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P205/45HR17

P225/45HR17

P195/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/45HR17

P225/45HR17

P195/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2679

2903

2650

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

17 X 7

15 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

17 X 7

15 X 6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

120

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

2.0 L/122

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6300

147 @ 6200

122 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

MPI

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

113 @ 4500

132 @ 4500

114 @ 4400

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.45

4.89

3.75

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.77

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

4.01 - 0.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Accent

Kia Forte

Nissan Versa

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.0

5.4

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

2020 Hyundai Accent

2020 Accents available
Bonuses: Up to $1,000 cash
Finance: 0.0% + $500 cash
Lease: No offer again this month

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2020 Kia Forte

2020 Kia Fortes in stock
Cash: Up to $1,500 rebate
Finance: 0.0% for 66 months
Lease: From $159 for 36 months

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2020 Nissan Versa

Redesigned 2020 Nissan Versa includes advanced safety features
Rebates: Up to $1,000 in incentives
Finance: No special offers this month, as usual
Lease: No special offers this month, which is common

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