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2021 Hyundai Accent 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

8.6s

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Accent: 8.6 s2.0 s10.9 sQuicker on the left
84 sedans (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Hyundai Accent: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
SE Sedan Manual FWD1.6L 4-cyl120 hp113 lb-ft2,502 lb9620.98.6 sEstimate6-speed manualFWD$15,395
SE FWD1.6L 4-cyl120 hp113 lb-ft2,679 lb9022.39.1 sEstimateCVTFWD$15,395
SE Sedan IVT FWD1.6L 4-cyl120 hp113 lb-ft2,679 lb9022.39.1 sEstimateCVTFWD$16,495
SEL FWD1.6L 4-cyl120 hp113 lb-ft2,679 lb9022.39.1 sEstimateCVTFWD$17,750
SEL Sedan IVT FWD1.6L 4-cyl120 hp113 lb-ft2,679 lb9022.39.1 sEstimateCVTFWD$17,750
Limited FWD1.6L 4-cyl120 hp113 lb-ft2,679 lb9022.39.1 sEstimateCVTFWD$19,500
Limited Sedan IVT FWD1.6L 4-cyl120 hp113 lb-ft2,679 lb9022.39.1 sEstimateCVTFWD$19,500

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

1 engine offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
1.6L 4-cyl7120 hpSE FWD$15,395Base$1,067Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: yes, on 6 of 7 trims.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
CVT6SE FWD$15,3959.1 s
6-speed manual1SE Sedan Manual FWD$15,3958.6 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the SE Sedan Manual FWD: 120 hp, 33 mpg, $15,395. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Nissan VersaS CVT FWD122 hp35 mpg$16,6508.8 s

Accent by year

7.5 s8.0 s8.5 s9.0 s9.5 s20092011201320152017201920212022
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Hyundai Accent: 2.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Hyundai Accent.

2021 Hyundai Accent8.6 s2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G410.9 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Hyundai Accent and 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Measure2021 Hyundai Accent2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4
TrimSE Sedan Manual FWDES FWD
0-608.6 s10.9 s
BasisEstimateEstimate
Horsepower120 hp76 hp
Curb weight2,502 lb2,117 lb
hp per ton9672
lb per hp20.927.9
MSRP$15,395$15,295

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked