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2019 Hyundai Accent Fuel Economy

The 2019 Accent is a used car now; Hyundai dropped the Accent from its U.S. lineup for 2023. Here are its EPA ratings and the engine behind them, for owners and used-car shoppers.

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Quick answer

The EPA rates the 2019 Hyundai Accent at 28 mpg city, 38 mpg highway and 32 mpg combined with the six-speed automatic, and 28 city, 37 highway and 31 combined with the six-speed manual. Every 2019 Accent uses the same 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder, rated by Hyundai at 130 horsepower and 119 lb-ft of torque.

2019 Accent ratings by transmission

Transmission	Trims	EPA estimate
6-speed manual	SE	28 city / 37 highway / 31 combined
6-speed automatic	SE (optional), SEL, Limited	28 city / 38 highway / 32 combined

Your mileage depends on how and where you drive. Figures from fueleconomy.gov.

The 2019 Accent by transmission, with the 2020 car for comparison. EPA figures from fueleconomy.gov and Hyundai's 2020 Accent release.

The engine

1.6L GDI four-cylinder

Gasoline direct injection, 130 hp and 119 lb-ft of torque per Hyundai's specifications. Regular unleaded.

Transmissions

A six-speed manual on the SE, or a six-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC manual shifting, standard on SEL and Limited.

Body and trims

Sedan only for 2019, in SE, SEL and Limited. The Limited rides on 17-inch wheels; SE and SEL on 15-inch.

What changed for 2020

For 2020 Hyundai fitted a new 1.6-liter engine and replaced the automatic with the Intelligent Variable Transmission. Hyundai said combined fuel economy rose 4 mpg on most models, to 36 mpg with the IVT and 33 with the manual. If mileage is your first priority, a 2020 or later Accent is worth the search. Accent fuel economy by model year.

Keep a 2019 Accent at its rating

Check tire pressure monthly, cold, against the label in the driver's door opening. How to read the label.
Keep up with oil changes and the engine air filter on the schedule in the owner's manual.
Have a check-engine light looked at. A misfire or a bad sensor costs fuel.
Use the recommended oil grade. Thicker oil than specified costs a little economy.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 2019 Hyundai Accent mpg?

28 mpg city, 38 highway and 32 combined with the automatic; 28 city, 37 highway and 31 combined with the manual, per the EPA.

What engine is in the 2019 Accent?

A 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder rated at 130 horsepower and 119 lb-ft of torque.

Does the 2019 Accent need premium gas?

No. Regular unleaded.

Is the 2020 Accent more efficient than the 2019?

Yes. Hyundai's 2020 engine and IVT raised the combined rating to 36 mpg from 32.

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