
The Honda Fit remains the choice vehicle in this class, thanks to its flexible seating arrangement and its smooth four-cylinder engine.
In terms of refinement and safety, it truly is a class ahead.
The Chevrolet Aveo offers two different body styles and a frugal four-cylinder, but it's still not remotely competitive with the class leaders like the Fit or Yaris.
The Yaris has smart style and an enviable reputation behind it, as well as a choice of two- or four-door models.
The Kia Rio is essentially the same car as the Hyundai Accent, but it's also offered in a Rio5 wagon format where the Accent offers a three-door coupe.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2009 Hyundai Accent is an affordable, if underpowered, economy vehicle with a tasteful interior. |
If most of your driving is around town with little interstate travel, the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo and Aveo5 are worth a look, especially if you want a bow tie out front. |
The 2008 Honda Fit is one of the smallest cars on the road, but it’s fun to drive, huge inside, and a tremendous value. |
The 2008 Kia Rio is a good choice among subcompacts and it’s stylish, but standard anti-lock brakes and better side-impact protection would help its case against the Honda Fit. |
The 2008 Toyota Yaris is one of the cheapest, and cheapest to run, of all new vehicles. |
MSRP From | ||||
$9,970 | $11,965 | $13,950 | $10,890 | $11,550 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
26 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 29 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas I4 | Gas 4-Cylinder | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Compact | Compact | Small Station Wagon | Compact | Subcompact |
Style Name | ||||
3-Door HB Manual GS | 4-Door Sedan LS | 5-Door HB Manual | 4-Door Sedan Manual | 3-Door HB Manual (GS) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front wheel drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
3 Door HB Coupe | 4 Door Sedan | 5-Door Hatchback | 4dr Sdn | 3 Door Hatchback |
Transmission | ||||
Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Honda Fit | 2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Kia Rio | 2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris |