Hyundai Accent HC or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

2017–2025 vs 2017–present · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Liftback

In short

Length: Accent HC 4,405 mm, i30 (PD) 4,585 mm — a 18 cm difference.
Boot: Accent HC 490 l, i30 (PD) 602 l.
Lowest consumption: Accent HC 5.9 l/100 km, i30 (PD) 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: Accent HC 74–96 kW, i30 (PD) 74–202 kW.
Standard equipment: Accent HC 23 items (Active), i30 (PD) 34 items (Comfort).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Accent HC2017–2025 · 8 engines · Active, Active Plus, Business, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Hyundai i30 (PD)2017–present · 13 engines · Comfort, Trend, Prime, N LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Accent HC2017–2025no listings	Hyundai i30 (PD)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,185 mm–4,405 mm	Length4,335 mm–4,585 mm
Width	Width1,729 mm	Width1,795 mm
Height	Height1,450 mm–1,469 mm	Height1,425 mm–1,465 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance136 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume388 l–490 l	Trunk volume357 l–602 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,090 kg–1,160 kg	Curb weight1,197 kg–1,448 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–50 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2017–2025	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Liftback
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines13
Power	Power74–96 kW (101–131 hp)	Power74–202 kW (101–275 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 1.4 MPI	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 1.6 GDI	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · N Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Top speed	Top speed192 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Active	Items in the base trim34 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Active Plus	Items in the top trim37 · Prime
Equipment · Comfort6 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Accent HC or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

Length: Hyundai i30 (PD) 4,585 mm, Hyundai Accent HC 4,405 mm (a 180 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 602 vs 490 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Accent HC or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

The most frugal Hyundai Accent HC uses 5.9 l/100 km (1.4 MPI); the most frugal Hyundai i30 (PD) 3.8 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 110).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Accent HC or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

The strongest Hyundai Accent HC makes 96 kW (131 hp) (1.6 GDI); the strongest Hyundai i30 (PD) 202 kW (275 hp) (N Performance 2.0 T-GDI).

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