Hyundai Accent Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2022 Hyundai Accent as a Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2022):
The Hyundai Accent is classified by the EPA as a Compact Cars.
Hyundai Accent Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 36 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 36 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 36 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Hyundai Accent Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Hyundai Accent?
The EPA classifies the Hyundai Accent as a Compact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Hyundai Accent considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Compact Cars), the Hyundai Accent is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.