2013 Hyundai Accent vs. 2013 Hyundai Elantra

To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Accent and 2013 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Elantra (146 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Accent. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 188 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Hyundai Elantra (178 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Accent.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Hyundai Accent 2013 Hyundai Elantra
Make Hyundai Hyundai
Model Accent Elantra
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 1797 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 136 HP 146 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 178 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 87 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1117 kg 1305 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1775 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption 4.8 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.9 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 L 50 L