2011 Hyundai Accent Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
27 -28 City / 34 -36 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
110
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Holly D
Great car, great mileage!
Amazing gas mileage from my little 4 door accent, low cost maintenance and repairs, been going over 100, 000 miles and still runs great. Very reliable little car. Small but perfect for someone that does not need extra space. Also the Hyundai dealership has always been good to me and fair.
accountCircle jean s
It's dependability and easy of driving are great Good gas mileage - upkeep is affordable - like the no problems
It's reliable and great on gas mileage because of its size, I can easily park in condensed parking spaces. Easy to drive and love the dependability
accountCircle richard R
Great to drive. Low maintenance.
My car is economical. Great gas mileage low maintenance.. Great to drive. Excellent handling. Comfortable seating. Does not have all the features I want, but I really do not need them. Really a great car for the money. I am single so it's great for me. It has four doors great for a family. Bought it used. Since I needed one at the time. Other Hyundai gave out at 77,000 miles and being 12 years old.
accountCircle Hannah K
Great affordable small car.
This car is the perfect size for me to drive through cities. It also is very affordable with gas. The Bluetooth features are also very nice to have. The only issue I have is that it is not as powerful as other cars, which just means it takes a little longer to speed up.
accountCircle Joseph V
The gas mileage is really good I usually spend less than 20 dollars a gas visit.
Overall very good car, drives very nice, doesn't use a lot of gas. I can get close to 240 miles on a good week before I need to fill up again. I would get something similar to it again. Had a minor transmission problem, but seems to be common in the car make and model.
accountCircle J P
Hip Hatchback for just about anything you need to do!
I love my car. It feels small, but not too small. It's easy to park into any parking spot and I can parallel easily, too. The hatchback and fold down seats help me have a lot of extra storage space which has helped me anywhere from taking my daughter to college, to getting groceries, to moving my classroom stuff from home to school. I love how it runs, too. I haven't had any problems with it.
accountCircle Melissa A
Spacious and fuel economical family car.
It is a small car but excellent on fuel economy and has a special eco feature that activates in town driving compared to highway driving. It has a sleek design and is very aerodynamic style to it also. The inside is very roomy for a family of 4-5 people. The back seats fold down for extra storage space. There is a trunk release located inside the trunk.
accountCircle April R
The small compact sized car is easy on the wallet gas saver and time waster.
I drive the 2011 Hyundai accent se. It's amazing on gas. Has a hatchback and 2 doors. Perfect for getting into those tight spots and maneuvering in and out of traffic. I can drive for about 140 miles in two days and still have enough gas to do another 50. I am constantly on the go and this car serves me well. Easy to get comfortable in, the radio come with SiriusXM. I customized my car to have the fog lights, the net catch in the back 'trunk'. Also a major plus is the fuel pump is located under the back seat. Easy to get to and replace if needed. For even faster performance, add a cold air intake. I am still driving this car daily and I do not see no end to our rides yet!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sara J
It has a lot of miles on it since bought back in 2011.
I like that it is a small car that does not require a lot of fuel. It is a good car for a single person. Maintenance is not too bad.
accountCircle Eleri S
Hyundai accent, drives fine but is loud and has few amenities.
The car does not have air-conditioning capabilities. The heat works just fine. The windows are rolled down, which can get difficult on the highway. It is a stick shift and drives fine, but is very loud and jumpy. Shifting gears makes a lot of noise, and is easy to kill.
accountCircle Phillip L
In need of maintenance (need to get a new car really).
Like the fuel economy. Like the ability navigate and park in smaller spaces. Dislike the poor mechanical quality (lots of repairs required for this make of vehicle). Dislike the lack of storage space.
accountCircle Liz F
Relievable Mustang that looks great.
It constantly burns out the coils in the motor. About every 6 to 7 months I have to replace at least one.
accountCircle Kathy W
Three thumbs down! Do not buy it!
Drives like a real old clunker. No pickup at all. Uncomfortable seating, seats do not recline all the way back. Have spent more repairing it than I spent on 2 Hondas put together. Does not get the promised mpg. Very basic transportation, nothing more. I hate it.
accountCircle Kimberly T
Do not waste your money on this tiny clown car.
Overall I have not been very happy with this vehicle. It is entirely too small inside for one thing. I am constantly hitting my head on the ceiling or hitting my elbow on the door while driving. Also, the car does not have any pick up. I feel like I have to practically put the pedal to the floor to get it to accelerate sometimes. Even then it struggles to get up hills. My least favorite vehicle I have ever owned.
accountCircle Mubin
Hyundai Accent 2011
127,000 miles, replaced battery 4 times, repaired ECU 2 times (immobilizer issue & leap mode - stuck at gear 3). Absorber to replace cuz too bouncy. Only good part of the car was fuel economy, looks, the features (oem push start engine, rear camera, etc) and sedan ish size car.
accountCircle Shelvy M
The ignition coils go out almost at the same time and there are 4 of them.
I dislike the fact it is so cheaply made, everything on it is fragile and expensive to replace. However i do like how small it is and that it gets great gas mileage.

Hyundai Accent Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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GL
110 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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GS
110 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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GLS
110 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
110 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Hyundai Accent Owner Reviews

3.88
135 Reviews
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5 stars 27%
4 stars 41%
3 stars 26%
2 stars 5%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Jordan on August 2, 2021
Best used car I’ve ever owned
I bought this car in 2018 with 97.5k miles I bought it specifically to deliver pizzas. It now has 176+k miles on it. Other than standard maintenance I’ve replaced the coil pack once. I love this car!
accountCircle Kathy W on June 25, 2021
Three thumbs down! Do not buy it!
Drives like a real old clunker. No pickup at all. Uncomfortable seating, seats do not recline all the way back. Have spent more repairing it than I spent on 2 Hondas put together. Does not get the promised mpg. Very basic transportation, nothing more. I hate it.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Emma G.

I have a used car and it has very few mechanical issues. My favorite thing about this car is that it is smaller, so it fits easily into parking spaces. It also is low to the ground and the seat belt does not hug my neck. This car was clearly made for smaller people. My car also has excellent brakes, which is always helpful in a pinch.

likeFilled Kathleen S.

Good looking, dependable, great gas mileage and low maintenance. I love this car! It never lets me down. As long as I change the oil when needed, I have had no problems with my Hyundai. I like the blue speckled color. This car is very practical and low cost.

likeFilled Joseph L.

Very good on gas usually spend under twenty a week on gas. Drives very well and is dependable. The size is perfect for me. I really like this car a lot and would get it again. I would also recommend this car to anyone.

likeFilled Chelsea C.

Small so you can judge distance easier. Great on gas. Fast. Overall it's a pretty simple car. Nothing to fancy. If it needs work done it's usually not too complicated to fix it. Sound system is pretty good for its size.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Emma G.

I do not appreciate that it is windshield wipers practically only have three setting, but I guess that is how it is in most cars. I do not like that it takes so much gas to get uphill, and since the car is so light I have to brake continually when I am going downhill. The other bad thing about this car is that it does not have mechanical windows, which is really annoying.

dislikeFilled Kathleen S.

The Hyundai is certainly not a luxury vehicle. It does not have all the bells and whistles like high tech. The does not have the most comfortable seating. In general the Hyundai accent is just a basic car, not fancy.

dislikeFilled Joseph L.

Like most cars things tend to go after a while. I had to do a big job not too long after I got the car. I feel like I replace my struts a lot, but could be do to the parking lot I drive in to go to work.

dislikeFilled Chelsea C.

About every 4-6 months, the spark plugs and coil packs need to be changes. Transmission seems to slip a lot. Some days gas mileage is great other days not so much. And it has an oil leak and no one can seem to figure out where its coming from.

Ranks #21 Small Cars by Owners

The 2011 Hyundai Accent has an average owner rating of 4.17 out of 5 which ranks it #21 of 29 other Small Cars.

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4.68
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4.58
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2011 Hyundai Accent
3.88

Ranks #6 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Hyundai Accent has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #6 of 29 other Small Cars.

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2011 Volkswagen Golf
42 MPG
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42 MPG
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2011 Hyundai Accent
36 MPG

Is The 2011 Hyundai Accent A Good Car?

Yes. Fuel efficient and pretty powerful for a small car. Love the sound system and that a flash drive can be used.
Kerin M.
It is only been ok. I have experienced the same problem with the engine 3 times. The cylinders misfire causing the vehicle to sputter when idling. I have repaired it twice with a cost of over 1000... Read More
lee e.
Yes it's perfect , I save a lot of gas when I am driving around the city. Also in case you have to do any fixing parts are cheap.
J Y.
The accent is a great city car with good gas mileage, perfect for a college student on a budget. Enough room for friends and shopping, but small enough to maneuver in the tightest of spots.
Laura D.
Yes, the Hyundai Accent is a nice, reliable vehicle. It is low priced, low maintenance and dependable. Repair are infrequent and less expensive,
Sydney F.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Hyundai Accent?

Very reliable. Have been very happy with it and hope I am not jinxing myself by saying I have had no problems.
Kerin M.
It is been somewhat reliable. As mentioned, there has been engine issues over the last 15 months. The check engine light is still on from the most recent recurring problem. It idles terribly. Also,... Read More
lee e.
It's the most reliable vehicle I could have ever I had, I enjoy it to the fullest. My vehicle is getting a little old and I am trying to change it ford a Santa Fe Hyundai.
Nancy P.
Being an older car, it does have its problems. But the car has only needed one major tune up in the 3 years I've driven it.
Carson E.
My Hyundai Accent is definitely reliable and so, no major problems. The only maintenance has be recommended oil, fluid changes and had to replace the battery.
Patricia B.

Is The 2011 Hyundai Accent A Good Value?

I paid around eight thousand for mine, used. Low mileage. I think it is an extremely good value and have recommended it several times.
Kerin M.
I paid 5500 hundred for it originally about 4 years ago and I owe about 1200 on it. If not for the engine issues, I think it would be a good value.
lee e.
It was a great value it cost 15,000. I was able to pay it before time since I didn't waste a lot on gas.
Michelle M.
The Hyundai Accent is a good value and low cost at $12,000 for a used vehicle with low mileage. It also get 24 miles per gallon. Very cost effective.
Lisa M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2011 Hyundai Accent oil type?

Answer: The 2011 HyundaiAccent uses SAE 5w-20 full synthetic oil. It has a capacity of 3.5 quarts. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your car's engine cool and lubricated and it also keeps the moving parts from grinding...

Does the 2011 Hyundai Accent have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2011 HyundaiAccent comes equipped with a hassle free timing chain. You may ask Yourself why is it hassle free Well, if You didn't know, timing chains require less maintenance than timing belts. A timing...
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Safety & Reliability

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