- Newest year: 2005
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- Same as 2004
2000-2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 25–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio at a glance
The 2000-2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio covers 6 model years in the EPA database (22 configurations in all), rated 25–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $2,330 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD (28 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2003; 2002, 2004 and 2005 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gas | 26–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,510 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 26–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,510 | Same EPA ratings as 2003 |
| 2003 | Gas | 26–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,510 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,610 | Same EPA ratings as 2001 |
| 2001 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,610 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 26–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,510 | First year |
What the 2005 Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$194
$2,330 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.88
Per 100 miles
$15.53
Five years
$11,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,320less a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Accent/Brio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Accent/Brio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,510 |
2004 Hyundai Accent/Brio MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2003
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2004 Hyundai Accent/Brio as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
2003 Hyundai Accent/Brio MPG
26–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,510/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,330.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Accent/Brio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Accent/Brio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,510 |
2002 Hyundai Accent/Brio MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2001
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Hyundai Accent/Brio as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
2001 Hyundai Accent/Brio MPG
25–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,610/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,330.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Accent/Brio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 32 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Accent/Brio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 32 | 25 | $2,610 |
2000 Hyundai Accent/Brio MPG
26–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,510/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,510 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD: $3,170 in California and $2,040 in Texas, a $1,130 difference.
- California $3,170
- Washington $2,940
- New York $2,330
- Florida $2,200
- Texas $2,040
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2005 (LC)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio get?
EPA rates the 2000-2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio at 25–28 MPG combined across 22 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 28 MPG (24 city, 33 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio?
Every model year of the 2000-2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio tops out at 28 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2003. In 2002, 2004 and 2005 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,330 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,330–$2,510 a year. That is a $180 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio 100 miles?
About $15.53 per 100 miles for the Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.53 and $16.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 24 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio compare with other small car configurations?
The Accent/Brio 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,330 a year to fuel, $1,320 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio different from the 2004 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2004 and 2005: 4 configurations rated 26–28 MPG combined. See the 2004 Hyundai Accent/Brio for that year.