1998 Hyundai Accent Specifications

3-Door HB Coupe GS Automatic
MSRP based on 3-Door HB Coupe GS Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 27 mpg City/35 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.5L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 3dr HB Cpe GS Auto
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, lock-up torque converter

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2194
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 42.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) 52.4
Passenger Volume (ft³) 88.0
Second Head Room (in) 37.8
Front Shoulder Room (in) 52.8
Second Hip Room (in) 51.8
Front Head Room (in) 38.7
Second Leg Room (in) 32.7
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 53.5
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 54.9
Length, Overall (in) 161.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Track Width, Front (in) 55.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 63.8
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 94.5
Track Width, Rear (in) 55.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) - TBD -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) 16.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 11.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 35
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 27

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 92 @ 5500
Displacement 1.5L/91
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 97 @ 4000
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.685
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.656
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.581
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.176
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.000
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.846
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.52 x .75
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 7.1 x - TBD -
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 31.8
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 19.46
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 33.79
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.9
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size P175/70R13
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P175/70R13
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T105/70R14
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 13 x 5.0
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 4 x 14
Front Wheel Size (in) 13 x 5.0
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) .83
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) .63
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Dual air bag supplemental restraint system
Front 3-point seat belts w/height adjustment
Rear 3-point outboard seat belts w/center lap belt
Collapsible steering column
5-mph bumpers

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 60,000
Basic Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 100,000
Drivetrain Years 10
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 6.3
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 75
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 380
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
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