Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Scion tC | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 106.3 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 174.0 in | -14.7 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.1 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 55.7 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 2970 lb. | -604 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.3 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.2 in | 53.2 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 50.0 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.8 in | 47.3 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 33.6 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 35.4 ft3 | -35.4 |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |
2008 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |