2021 Hyundai Accent vs 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Hyundai Accent

2021 Kia Seltos

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Limited Sedan IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accent Limited Sedan IVT	33	41	$18,929	$19,500
Accent SE Sedan IVT	33	41	$16,080	$16,495
Accent SE Sedan Manual	29	39	$15,024	$15,395
Accent SEL Sedan IVT	33	41	$17,267	$17,750

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EX IVT AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Seltos EX IVT AWD	27	31	$24,502	$25,390
Seltos LX IVT AWD	27	31	$21,221	$21,990
Seltos S DCT AWD	25	30	$24,695	$25,590
Seltos S IVT AWD	27	31	$22,765	$23,590
Seltos S IVT FWD	29	34	$21,221	$21,990
Seltos SX DCT AWD	25	30	$26,731	$27,990

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,929

$24,502

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,500

$25,390

Monthly Payment Estimate

$325 / month

$423 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.0

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Accent is cheap and cheerful, but chintzy on safety.

The 2021 Kia Seltos combines the practicality of the hatchback Soul in a larger package with the automaker’s low price and superlative warranty.

TCC Likes

Sized right for cities
Handsomely anonymous
Lots of car for the money

Attractive looks
Standard all-wheel drive on base models
Relatively low price

TCC Dislikes

Sedan-only
Only Limited gets top safety tech
Noisy

Base versions skip automatic braking
Some cheaper trim pieces
7-speed automatic has its issues

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.2

55.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

38.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

41.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.7

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

38.5

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

52.8

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

172.6

172

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.5

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

101.6

103.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.1

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.5

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P205/45HR17

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/45HR17

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2679

3087

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

113 @ 4500

132 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/98

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6300

146 @ 6200

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

6.05

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All 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 Seltos

Body Style

Sedan

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.0

6.2

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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