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Combined MPG
31–32 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City Driving Rating
28 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway Driving Rating
37–38 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,900–2,000
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr
Laboratory Fuel Economy Certification

Executive Efficiency Findings

The 2018 Hyundai Accent delivers an EPA-certified 31–32 MPG combined across 2 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $1,900 to $2,000.

EPA Testing Standards: Ratings derived from official dynamometer laboratory tests under 40 CFR Part 600. Real-world fuel economy varies based on driving style, ambient temperature, cargo payload, and terrain.
Certified Powertrain Attributes
  • • Certified Configurations: 2 trim and powertrain permutation(s).
  • • Combined Rating Range: 31–32 MPG.
  • • Annual Energy Cost: $1,900–2,000 (15k mi/yr).
Certified Ratings Matrix

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (2)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Accent Regular 1.6L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 28 MPG 38 MPG 32 MPG $1,900 —
Accent Regular 1.6L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 28 MPG 37 MPG 31 MPG $2,000 —
Operating Cost Economics

Standardized Energy Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

ENERGY UNIT 25 MI

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$2.73–$2.82

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

ANNUAL TOTAL 15K MI

Annual Fuel Consumption

469–484 Gal

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-YEAR VALUE SAVINGS

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

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Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: EPA Fuel Economy, Electric Range & Energy Costs for the 2018 Hyundai Accent

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2018 Hyundai Accent

What gas mileage (MPG) does the 2018 Hyundai Accent get?

The 2018 Hyundai Accent achieves an EPA-certified rating of 31 to 32 MPG combined across 2 certified configuration(s).

City ratings range from 28 to 28 MPG, and highway ratings range from 37 to 38 MPG.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov (40 CFR Part 600)

What is the estimated annual fuel or energy cost for the 2018 Hyundai Accent?

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $1,900 and $2,000 for the 2018 Hyundai Accent.

Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.

Source: AutoUtility Operating Cost Model (EPA-Certified Baseline)
Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.

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