Segment: Compact
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Hyundai stepped up its game and introduced the Accent's second generation's facelifted version in 2003 as a sedan and hatchback with three or five doors.
The five-door version was designed to serve as a mix between a three-box sedan and a station wagon. It was a good option for those who were looking for a small vehicle to fit in tighter parking spots and still offer a large trunk space. Along with the exterior refresh, the Korean carmaker introduced new and upgraded engines to make the car cleaner and more fuel-efficient.
In a time 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 former clear edges on its sides were changed to a curved area. 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 the non-facelifted version, the 2003 Accent featured a split-folding rear bench seatback that increased the trunk capacity from 321 liters to 859 liters.
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-version, the 1.6-liter unit that provided 105 hp. For the latter, the carmaker offered a 4-speed automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4AT FWD (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1341 cm3 |
Power: | 61.8 KW @ 5500 RPM 84 HP @ 5500 RPM 83 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 118 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: | 185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.9 in (4214 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
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 FWD (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1341 cm3 |
Power: | 61.8 KW @ 5500 RPM 84 HP @ 5500 RPM 83 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 118 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: | 185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.9 in (4214 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2227 lbs (1010 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1495 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5800 RPM 102 HP @ 5800 RPM 101 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 133 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: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 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: | 185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.9 in (4214 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2205 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.8 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 150 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (97 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1495 cm3 |
Power: | 71 KW @ 6000 RPM 97 HP @ 6000 RPM 95 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 130 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): | 11.5 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: | 185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.9 in (4214 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.8 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT FWD (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 144 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: | 185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.9 in (4214 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
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 FWD (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 144 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: | 111.9 mph (180 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: | 185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.9 in (4214 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2249 lbs (1020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CRDi 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1493 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 4000 RPM 82 HP @ 4000 RPM 80 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 138 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 187 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 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: | 185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.9 in (4214 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.5/56.1 in (1,435/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3506 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 132 g/km |