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2018-2022 Hyundai Accent MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 31–36 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2022 Hyundai Accent at a glance
The 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent covers 5 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 31–36 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $1,800 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (36 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The best combined rating in the generation, 36 MPG, was reached in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
2018-2022 Hyundai Accent by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gas | 36 MPG | $1,800 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 33–36 MPG | $1,800–$2,000 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 33–36 MPG | $1,800–$2,000 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 31–32 MPG | $2,040–$2,090 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 31–32 MPG | $2,050–$2,090 | First year |
What the 2022 Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$150
$1,800 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.00
Per 100 miles
$12.00
Five years
$9,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,440less a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Hyundai Accent MPG
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,800.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 33 | 41 | 36 | $1,800 |
2021 Hyundai Accent MPG
33–36 MPG · $1,800–$2,000/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,800.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S1) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 33 | 41 | 36 | $1,800 |
| Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,000 |
2020 Hyundai Accent MPG
33–36 MPG · $1,800–$2,000/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 36 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,040 to $1,800, $240 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 33 | 41 | 36 | $1,800 |
| Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,000 |
2019 Hyundai Accent MPG
31–32 MPG · $2,040–$2,090/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,050 to $2,040, $10 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,040 |
| Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,090 |
2018 Hyundai Accent MPG
31–32 MPG · $2,050–$2,090/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,050 |
| Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,090 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $2,450 in California and $1,570 in Texas, a $880 difference.
- California $2,450
- Washington $2,270
- New York $1,800
- Florida $1,700
- Texas $1,570
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2022 small car models.
Generations
- 2006-2011 (MC)
- 2012-2017 (RB)
- 2018-2022 (HC)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent get?
EPA rates the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent at 31–36 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 36 MPG (33 city, 41 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent?
The Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 36 MPG, in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 32 MPG, was in 2018 and 2019.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
How does the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2012-2017 Hyundai Accent) is rated 30–32 MPG combined and costs $2,040–$2,180 a year to fuel; the 2018-2022 model is rated 31–36 MPG and costs $1,800–$2,090 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Hyundai Accent per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,800 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,800 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Hyundai Accent 100 miles?
About $12.00 per 100 miles for the Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Accent more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 33 city and 41 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2022 Hyundai Accent compare with other small car configurations?
The Accent 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,800 a year to fuel, $1,440 less than the class median of $3,240, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated small car configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Accent different from the 2021 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,800. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2022 against 2 configurations for 2021. See the 2021 Hyundai Accent for that year.