- MSRP: $10,775 - $14,970
- Invoice: $10,540 - $14,547
- Fuel Economy Range: 32 mpg Hwy, 27 mpg City
- Basic Warranty: 60 months/60,000 miles
- Fuel Type: regular unleaded
- User Rating :(2 reviews)
2008 Hyundai Accent
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Mechanical
| GS - Discontinued 2dr Hatchback Options | SE - Discontinued 2dr Hatchback Options | GS w/Optional XM 2dr Hatchback Options | SE w/XM 2dr Hatchback Options | GLS - Discontinued 4dr Sedan Options | GLS w/XM 4dr Sedan Options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NA | 4-wheel | NA | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Suspension tuning | regular | sport | regular | sport | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | strut | strut | strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Front shocks | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Rear shocks | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD |
| Axle ratio | 4.06 | 4.06 | 4.06 | 4.06 | 4.06 | 4.06 |
Exterior
| Exterior light control | auto off | auto off | auto off | auto off | auto off | auto off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Bodyside moldings | NA | NA | NA | NA | body-colored | body-colored |
| Grille trim | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored | black w/chrome accents | black w/chrome accents |
| Fog/driving lights | NA | front | NA | front | NA | NA |
| Door count | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | NA | light | NA | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | dual manual remote | dual power remote | dual manual remote | dual power remote | dual manual remote | dual manual remote |
| Sunroof | NA | 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | NA | 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | NA | NA |
| Spoiler | lip | lip | lip | lip | NA | NA |
| Tires | P175/70TR14 BSW AS | P205/45HR16 BSW AS | P175/70TR14 BSW AS | P205/45VR16 BSW AS | P185/65TR14 BSW AS | P185/65HR14 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 14" steel | 16" silver alloy | 14" steel | 16" silver alloy | 14" steel | 14" steel |
| Spare tire and wheel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Rear window wipers | NA | fixed interval | NA | fixed interval | NA | NA |
| Mud flaps | opt | opt | opt | opt | opt | opt |
| Headlights | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
Interior
| Tachometer | std | std | std | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water temp gauge | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Low fuel warning | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - glovebox | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - map lights | NA | front | NA | front | NA | NA |
| Lighting - dome light | regular | fade | regular | fade | regular | regular |
| Lighting - cargo light | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | NA | driver and passenger | NA | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear view mirror | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | NA | driver and passenger | NA | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Seatback storage pockets | NA | 2 | NA | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Steering wheel material | plastic/vinyl | leather | plastic/vinyl | leather | plastic/vinyl | plastic/vinyl |
| Air conditioning, front | manual | manual | manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Air filter | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Underseat ducts | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Cargo net | opt | opt | opt | opt | NA | NA |
| Clock | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | front | front and rear | front | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | plastic/rubber | leather | plastic/rubber | leather | plastic/rubber | plastic/rubber |
| Overhead console | NA | mini with storage | NA | mini with storage | NA | NA |
| Floor console | full | full | full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Instrumentation | analog | analog | analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Airbags, frontal | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Height adjustable safety belts | front | front | front | front | front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | front | front | front | front | front | front |
Warranty
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
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| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | 84/unlimited | 84/unlimited | 84/unlimited | 84/unlimited | 84/unlimited | 84/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited |
Comfort
| Front seat type | bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard seating | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar support | driver | driver | driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Front armrests | driver | driver | driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Front head restraints | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Rear seats | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear armrest | NA | std | NA | std | std | std |
| Rear head restraints | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | cloth/vinyl | cloth | cloth/vinyl | cloth | cloth | cloth |
Convenience
| 12V DC power outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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