2020 Hyundai Accent vs 2020 Kia Rio

2020 Hyundai Accent

2020 Kia Rio

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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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LX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio LX IVT	33	41	$15,382	$15,850
Rio S IVT	33	41	$16,002	$16,490
Rio 5-Door S IVT	N/A	N/A	$16,295	$16,790

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,834

$15,382

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,400

$15,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$323 / month

$264 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.8

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5.3

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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 Rio is a small car with a quality feel.

TCC Likes

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

Good safety record
Lots of car for the cash
Comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

No hatchback version
Base trims lack safety features
Rough acceleration noise

Few options
No manual gearbox
Crash-avoidance technology should be standard

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.2

54.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

89.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

53.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.7

52.9

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

52.4

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

172.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.5

60.2

Wheelbase (in)

101.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.1

67.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P205/45HR17

P185/65TR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/45HR17

P185/65TR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2679

2767

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

15 X 5.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

113 @ 4500

112 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6300

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Accent

Kia Rio

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

4.9

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

2020 Hyundai Accent

2020 Accents almost gone; 2021s arriving
Bonuses: Up to $1,250 cash on 2020s
Finance: 0.0% + $500 cash on 2020s
Lease: No offer, as usual

2020 Kia Rio

2020 Rios are available
Incentive: $1,250 customer cash
Finance: 0.0% APR for 66 months
Lease: No current advertised offers

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