Verified Performance Tests
Updated Apr 2026 · 18 recorded runs
Hyundai Accent 0–60 Times
The Hyundai Accent 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 18 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Hyundai Accent is the 2018 Hyundai Accent SE Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 88.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Hyundai Accent is the 2006 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan, which took 12.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.00 seconds at 72.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Hyundai Accent tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.51 seconds The average quarter mile time is 17.19 seconds at 81.45 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.5sec
2018 SE Sedan
Average 0–60
9.51sec
Across 18 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.19sec
@ 81.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
12.5sec
2006 GLS Sedan
Across 18 verified runs, the Hyundai Accent ranges from 7.5 to 12.5 seconds 0–60, with a 9.51-second average.
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Tests by model year
18 tests · 10 years
▾
2019
Hyundai Accent · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#10
2019 Hyundai Accent Limited Sedan
9.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.20s
¼ mi @ 81.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
81.9 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 38 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 18
2018
Hyundai Accent · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.57
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.60
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2018 Hyundai Accent SE Sedan
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H / 30 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 18
#06
2018 Hyundai Accent Limited Sedan
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 38 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 18
#09
2018 Hyundai Accent Limited Sedan
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.00s
¼ mi @ 83.2 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
83.2 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 38 H / 30.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 18
2016
Hyundai Accent · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#04
2016 Hyundai Accent Sport 5-door Hatchback
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
27 C / 38 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 18
2014
Hyundai Accent · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#07
2014 Hyundai Accent SE 5-door Hatchback
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 82.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
82.8 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 37 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 18
2012
Hyundai Accent · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
9.13
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.05
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#02
2012 Hyundai Accent SE 5-door Hatchback
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 85.4 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
85.4 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H / 32.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 18
#03
2012 Hyundai Accent SE 5-door Hatchback
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H / 33 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 18
#08
2012 Hyundai Accent SE 5-door Hatchback
9.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H / 33 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#8 of 18
#11
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan
9.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#11 of 18
#12
2012 Hyundai Accent SE 5-door Hatchback
9.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 18
#15
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan
10.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.90s
¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
10.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.90 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H / 35 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#15 of 18
2009
Hyundai Accent · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#05
2009 Hyundai Accent GS 3-door Hatchback
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 81.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
81.9 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
27 C / 33 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 18
2006
Hyundai Accent · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
11.35
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
18.20
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#14
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
27 C / 32 H / 30 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#14 of 18
#18
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan
12.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
19.00s
¼ mi @ 72.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
12.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
19.00 sec
Trap Speed
72.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
25 C / 33 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#18 of 18
2003
Hyundai Accent · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.40
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#13
2003 Hyundai Accent GT 3-door Hatchback
10.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
10.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
78.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
25 C / 30 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 18
2000
Hyundai Accent · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#16
2000 Hyundai Accent GL Sedan
10.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.90s
¼ mi @ 77.1 mph
▾
0–60 mph
10.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.90 sec
Trap Speed
77.1 mph
Engine
1.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
24 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#16 of 18
1995
Hyundai Accent · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
11.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
18.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#17
1995 Hyundai Accent Sedan
11.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.20s
¼ mi @ 75.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
11.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.20 sec
Trap Speed
75.8 mph
Engine
1.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
25 C / 34 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#17 of 18
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest Hyundai Accent on record is the 2018 Hyundai Accent SE Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.00 seconds at 88.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Hyundai Accent is the 2006 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan, which takes 12.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 19.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 18 verified runs, a Hyundai Accent reaches 60 mph in 9.51 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.19 seconds at roughly 81.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 10 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Hyundai Accent can do, not a single marketing claim.
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