After tallying all the numbers, we were surprised to see NissanРІР‚в„ўs Versa so close to the bottom in our comparison. The carРІР‚в„ўs result is particularly shocking when you consider how large, roomy and comfortable it is.
Nissan Versa: 4th Place – 100 of 140 Points
A pioneer in the sub-compact segment, the Accent is still a great example of how a sub-compact car doesnРІР‚в„ўt have to be a cheap car. ItРІР‚в„ўs actually well put together, but lacks excitement. Its two best traits are easily price and fuel-economy at 26/35 mpg (city/highway) with the automatic transmission.
In terms of additional space, the rear seat area is the tightest of the group, although it will fit some adults. Fit, finish and materials are quite good on the Accent, with an overall look and feel above cars like the Yaris or Aveo.
Additional options are almost non-existent, with a six-speaker stereo system (in place of the standard 4-speaker unit) pretty much the only item. Navigation? Forget about it.
Air conditioning is standard, although not much else is. Power options like windows, mirrors and locks are available in a package with remote keyless entry and cruise control. Tilt steering is also included in that package, which really ought to be standard.
The seats are comfortable and we really liked the driverРІР‚в„ўs arm rest.
Inside the car is reasonably comfortable and we like its simple and easy to read and use gauges and controls. Much of the cabin, including things like the HVAC controls, are much nicer than in the Aveo, Yaris or Versa. The two-tone dash is also a nice touch.
Like all but one other competitor, ABS is optional. The Accent does score well in the safety department with six standard airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system.
What the four-door GLS model lacks is youth appeal. The exterior design is uninspiring and the drive is equally dull. Handling and steering feel are not strong suits for this car either. Acceleration is equally as unexciting with the little 4-door taking the longest time to hit 60 mph of any of the competition at 10.1 seconds. This surprised us a little as the Accent has more horsepower than most of its competitors. A positive surprise was the AccentРІР‚в„ўs braking, as it ties the Yaris for the shortest distance from 60 mph.
Sadly for Hyundai, the Accent did not fare so well in our comparison. The sportier SE hatchback model would no doubt have scored higher, but none were available at the time of our test and the significantly higher MSRP would have dragged the car down in the price category.
Hyundai Accent: 5th Place – 98 of 140 Points
The competitors are: the Chevrolet Aveo5, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan, Nissan Versa Sedan 1.6 and Toyota Yaris Sedan. For the purposes of this comparison we listed the Base price for all five vehicles as the lowest price offered by the manufacturer for the model with both air conditioning and an automatic transmission.
So along with good fuel-economy, weРІР‚в„ўre looking for cars that appeal to this segmentРІР‚в„ўs key demographic, namely younger college-types. So the winner will have to be easy on the wallet, fun to drive and have plenty of style. We also judged the competitors on things like cargo room, comfort, ergonomics and even the design of the interior.
The sub-compact category is one of the fastest growing segments in the automotive industry. Some of this has to do with temporary spikes in demand caused by things like high gas prices or a little phenomenon known as the worldwide economic downturn. Then there are more permanent issues like the ever-increasing concern for the environment.
In search of the ideal sub-compact we gathered together five of the least expensive and most fuel efficient cars on the market to compare them head-to-head and determine which car has it all.
Fun, fuel-efficient and inexpensive are just a few of the adjectives that describe the ideal sub-compact car. But often these little runabouts also get tagged with some less than glamorous terms like: cramped, cheap and slow.
Toyota Yaris Sedan vs. Honda Fit vs. Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan vs. Nissan Versa Sedan 1.6 vs. Chevrolet Aveo5: Sub-Compact Shootout
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Toyota Yaris Sedan vs. Honda Fit vs. Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan vs. Nissan Versa Sedan 1.6 vs. Chevrolet Aveo5: Sub-Compact Shootout : Car Reviews
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