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Hyundai Accent MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
17 model years · 2006–2022
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Hyundai Accent fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Hyundai Accent for 17 model years, 2006 to 2022. Across those years its combined rating runs 28–36 MPG. The latest model year, 2022, has 1 configuration rated 36 MPG combined and costing $1,800 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2006 is the 2022 Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, at 36 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 28 MPG in 1995.
Hyundai Accent MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2022 (HC) Generation page | ||
| 2022 | 36 | $1,800 |
| 2021 | 33–36 | $1,800–$2,000 |
| 2020 | 33–36 | $1,800–$2,000 |
| 2019 | 31–32 | $2,040–$2,090 |
| 2018 | 31–32 | $2,050–$2,090 |
| 2012-2017 (RB) Generation page | ||
| 2017 | 30–31 | $2,100–$2,180 |
| 2016 | 30–31 | $2,130–$2,180 |
| 2015 | 30–31 | $2,130–$2,180 |
| 2014 | 30–31 | $2,130–$2,170 |
| 2013 | 31–32 | $2,040–$2,110 |
| 2012 | 31–32 | $2,040–$2,110 |
| 2006-2011 (MC) Generation page | ||
| 2011 | 29–30 | $2,190–$2,220 |
| 2010 | 30–31 | $2,110–$2,180 |
| 2009 | 29 | $2,250 |
| 2008 | 28–29 | $2,250–$2,330 |
| 2007 | 28–29 | $2,250–$2,330 |
| 2006 | 28–29 | $2,250–$2,330 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Hyundai Accent generations
3 generations between 2006 and 2022. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2022 powertrain options
Hyundai Accent MPG history, 1995–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 26–28 |
| 1998 | 26–28 |
| 1997 | 27–28 |
| 1996 | 25–28 |
| 1995 | 27–28 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hyundai Accent's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Hyundai Accent run 28–36 MPG across model years 2006 to 2022. The latest year, 2022, is rated 36 MPG.
Which Hyundai Accent model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2022 Hyundai Accent Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2006, at 36 MPG.
How much does a Hyundai Accent cost to fuel per year?
For MY2022, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,800 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,800.
Has the Hyundai Accent's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 29 MPG in 2006 to 36 MPG in 2022, 7 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 28 MPG.
Which Hyundai Accent model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2008. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.