Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Hyundai pushed hard and introduced a facelifted version for the Accent's second generation after four years since the model's introduction.
Designed as a sportier-looking hatchback, the 3-door Accent showed a fresh design for the Korean carmaker, who was still trying to find its visual identity. That version aimed at the younger generation, and it was considered by many an excellent first-car thanks to its budget price, cheap repairs, and a good warranty. Its longer doors and the sporty-looking design were just a few other reasons to buy a three-door Accent.
When most of the carmakers started to sharpen-up the lines on their cars, Hyundai softened the Accent's lines. The headlights were not as angular-looking, and the carmaker changed the former wedged edges on its sides to curved areas. Hyundai's designers managed to make the taillights taller in the rear, but they also made the reversing lights smaller.
Inside, there were no visible changes to the interior, except for the instrument panel design, where the carmaker changed the position for the coolant temperature and fuel level gauge. Like its non-facelifted version, the 2003 Accent featured a split-folding rear bench seatback that increased the trunk size from 321 liters (11.4 cu-ft) to 859 liters (30.9 cu-ft).
Under the hood, Hyundai made an important step and installed a newly developed 1.5-liter turbodiesel engine. Other engine choices included the already known 1.3-liter and, as a full-option, a 1.6-liter unit that provided 105 hp. For the latter, the carmaker offered a 4-speed automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4AT (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1341 cm3 |
Power: | 62 KW @ 5500 RPM 84 HP @ 5500 RPM 83 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 117 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2282 lbs (1035 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 191 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1341 cm3 |
Power: | 62 KW @ 5500 RPM 84 HP @ 5500 RPM 83 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 117 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2226.7 lbs (1010 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 150 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1599 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5800 RPM 105 HP @ 5800 RPM 103 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 143 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2304 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 192 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1599 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5800 RPM 105 HP @ 5800 RPM 103 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 143 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2248.7 lbs (1020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |