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 7.50 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 12.50 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
7.50sec
2018 SE Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
9.51sec
Across 18 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.19sec
@ 81.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
12.50sec
2006 GLS Sedan
Across 18 verified runs, the Hyundai Accent ranges from 7.50 to 12.50 seconds 0–60, with a 9.51-second average.
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Hyundai Accent Performance Overview
Hyundai’s Accent occupied the subcompact end of the lineup from 1995 to 2019, with performance defined by light weight, modest output, and gradual gains across 18 verified tests. Early X3 cars used a 92-hp naturally aspirated G4EK four-cylinder, and the 1995 Sedan set the initial reference at 11.2 seconds to 60 mph. The LC generation (2000–2005) moved the pace forward with 92–103 hp engines, including a 10.9-second 2000 GL Sedan and a 10.0-second 2003 GT 3-door Hatchback, which marked the first clear move into the 10-second range.
The MC generation (2006–2011) standardized around 110 hp, though results varied widely: the 2006 GLS Sedan was the slowest test in the record at 12.5 seconds, while the 2009 GS 3-door Hatchback cut that to 8.7 seconds. RB models (2012–2017) brought the largest step, with 137–138 hp Gamma 1.6-liter engines and a 7.8-second 2012 SE 5-door Hatchback, plus quarter-mile runs dropping into the mid-16s.
In its final HC/YC era, the Accent remained gasoline-only, naturally aspirated, and centered on a 130-hp 1.6-liter four. The benchmark became the 7.5-second 2018 SE Sedan, which also posted the model’s quickest quarter-mile at 16.0 seconds at 88 mph. That leaves the Accent at the close of production as a quicker, more consistent performer than its early versions.
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Hyundai Accent 0–60 Times by Generation: X3 to HC/YC
5 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC/YC | 2018–present | 8.83s | 7.50s — 2018 SE Sedan | 4 | The HC/YC generation (2018–present) averaged 8.83 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2018 SE Sedan at 7.50 seconds. Output was 130 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations. |
| RB | 2012–2017 | 9.05s | 7.80s — 2012 SE 5-door Hatchback | 8 | The RB generation (2012–2017) averaged 9.05 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2012 SE 5-door Hatchback at 7.80 seconds. Output ranged from 137 to 138 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations. |
| MC | 2006–2011 | 10.47s | 8.70s — 2009 GS 3-door Hatchback | 3 | The MC generation (2006–2011) averaged 10.47 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2009 GS 3-door Hatchback at 8.70 seconds. Output was 110 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations. |
| LC | 2000–2005 | 10.45s | 10.00s — 2003 GT 3-door Hatchback | 2 | The LC generation (2000–2005) averaged 10.45 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2003 GT 3-door Hatchback at 10.00 seconds. Output ranged from 92 to 103 hp across 1.5L I-4, 1.6L I-4 configurations. |
| X3 | 1995–1999 | 11.20s | 11.20s — 1995 Sedan | 1 | The X3 generation (1995–1999) averaged 11.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1995 Sedan at 11.20 seconds. Output was 92 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations. |
HC/YC
2018–present
Avg 0–60
8.83s
Fastest
7.50s
Tests
4
2018 SE Sedan
The HC/YC generation (2018–present) averaged 8.83 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2018 SE Sedan at 7.50 seconds. Output was 130 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations.
RB
2012–2017
Avg 0–60
9.05s
Fastest
7.80s
Tests
8
2012 SE 5-door Hatchback
The RB generation (2012–2017) averaged 9.05 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2012 SE 5-door Hatchback at 7.80 seconds. Output ranged from 137 to 138 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations.
MC
2006–2011
Avg 0–60
10.47s
Fastest
8.70s
Tests
3
2009 GS 3-door Hatchback
The MC generation (2006–2011) averaged 10.47 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2009 GS 3-door Hatchback at 8.70 seconds. Output was 110 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations.
LC
2000–2005
Avg 0–60
10.45s
Fastest
10.00s
Tests
2
2003 GT 3-door Hatchback
The LC generation (2000–2005) averaged 10.45 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2003 GT 3-door Hatchback at 10.00 seconds. Output ranged from 92 to 103 hp across 1.5L I-4, 1.6L I-4 configurations.
X3
1995–1999
Avg 0–60
11.20s
Fastest
11.20s
Tests
1
1995 Sedan
The X3 generation (1995–1999) averaged 11.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1995 Sedan at 11.20 seconds. Output was 92 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations.
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Hyundai Accent 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
18 tests · 10 years
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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
9.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.20s
¼ mi @ 81.9 mph
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- 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
- Horsepower
- 130 hp
- Torque
- 119 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,679 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 38 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 18
How we verify Hyundai Accent performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Hyundai Accent trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Hyundai Accent 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Hyundai Accent performance FAQs
11 questions
The 2019 Hyundai Accent Limited Sedan reaches 60 mph in 9.6 seconds. That test also recorded a 17.2-second quarter-mile at 81.9 mph. It uses a 130-hp naturally aspirated engine, front-wheel drive, and has a curb weight of 2,679 pounds.
The quickest Hyundai Accent on record is the 2018 Accent SE Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds. It also owns the fastest quarter-mile result for the model at 16.0 seconds with an 88 mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Hyundai Accent is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2018 SE Sedan at 7.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 18 production tests and no modified examples, so the fastest stock result and fastest overall result are the same.
Across 18 verified Hyundai Accent tests, the average 0-60 time is 9.51 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 17.19 seconds at 81.5 mph. That gives you a good reference point for the model as a whole, from early generations through the latest HC/YC cars.
The fifth-generation Hyundai Accent, coded HC/YC, averages 8.83 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 7.5 seconds, set by the 2018 SE Sedan. All HC/YC examples on record use a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain rated at 130 horsepower.
The fourth-generation Hyundai Accent RB, sold from 2012 to 2017, averages 9.05 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests. The quickest RB run is 7.8 seconds from the 2012 SE 5-door Hatchback, making it one of the strongest-performing Accent generations overall.
The third-generation Hyundai Accent MC, covering 2006 to 2011, averages 10.47 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. Its best run is 8.7 seconds by the 2009 GS 3-door Hatchback, while the slowest Accent overall is also from this generation: the 2006 GLS Sedan at 12.5 seconds.
The fastest Hyundai Accent generation is the fifth-generation HC/YC. It has the quickest recorded 0-60 time at 7.5 seconds and the best generation average at 8.83 seconds. The next closest is the fourth-generation RB, which averages 9.05 seconds and bottoms out at 7.8 seconds.
Yes. On record, the Accent SE Sedan is quicker than the Limited Sedan. The best SE Sedan run is 7.5 seconds to 60 mph, while the best Limited Sedan run is 8.9 seconds. Looking at averages, Limited Sedan tests come in at 9.27 seconds across 3 runs.
The fastest Hyundai Accent hatchback on record is the 2012 SE 5-door Hatchback, which hits 60 mph in 7.8 seconds. Among hatchback trims, that edges out the 2009 GS 3-door Hatchback at 8.7 seconds and the Sport 5-door Hatchback at 8.6 seconds.
The fastest Hyundai Accent quarter-mile on record is 16.0 seconds at 88 mph, set by the 2018 SE Sedan. Across all 18 tests, the model averages 17.19 seconds in the quarter-mile with an average trap speed of 81.5 mph. The 2019 Limited Sedan ran 17.2 seconds at 81.9 mph.
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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