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The 2008 Hyundai Accent
Specifications

Hyundai Accent GS Hyundai Accen SE Hyundai Accent GLS
GS 3-Door $10,775 SE 3-Door $14,795 GLS 4-Door $13,145

Mechanical

Engine
GS 3-Door
SE 3-Door
GLS  4-Door
Type
Inline 4-cylinder
Inline 4-cylinder
Inline 4-cylinder
Displacement (liters)
1.6L
1.6L
1.6L
Horsepower @ rpm
110 @ 6000
110 @ 6000
110 @ 6000
Torque
106 @ 4500
106 @ 4500
106 @ 4500
Compression ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1
10.0:1
Valve train
16-valve
16-valve
16-valve
Fuel system
Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection
Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection
Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection
Ignition system
Electronic
Electronic
Electronic
Transmission
Drive configuration
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Type
5-speed manual
Available 4-speed automatic with overdrive
5-speed manual with B & M Racing Sport Shifter
Available 4-speed automatic with overdrive
5-speed manual
Available 4-speed automatic with overdrive
Final drive ratio (MT/AT)
4.06/4.04
4.06/4.04
4.06/4.04
Suspension/Chassis
Body type
3-door
3-door
4-door
Body construction
Unibody
Unibody
Unibody
Front suspension
MacPherson Strut with coil springs
Sport tuned MacPherson Strut with coil springs
MacPherson Strut with coil springs
Rear suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with coil springs
Sport tuned Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with coil springs
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with coil springs
Steering
Power steering
Power steering
Power steering
Brakes
Front disc brakes
Front disc brakes
Front disc brakes
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.)
33.1
33.1
33.1
Wheels
14" steel and full wheel covers
16" alloy wheels
14" steel and full wheel covers
Available 15" alloy

Exterior Dimensions

Items
GS - 3 Door
SE - 3 Door
GLS - 4 Door
Wheelbase (in.)
98.4
98.4
98.4
Length (in.)
159.3
159.3
168.5
Width (in.)
66.7
66.7
66.7
Height (in.)
57.9
57.9
57.9
Track (in., front/rear)
57.9/57.5
57.9/57.5
57.9/57.5
Curb weight (lbs., MT/AT)
2467/2504
2496/2533
2365/2403

Interior Dimensions

Items
GS - 3 Door
SE - 3 Door
GLS - 4 Door
Head room (in., front/rear)
39.6/37.8
39.6/37.8
39.6/37.8
Leg room (in., front/rear)
42.8/34.3
42.8/34.3
42.8/34.3
Shoulder room (in., front/rear)
53.5/53.1
53.5/53.1
53.5/53.1
Hip room (in., front/rear)
50.2/48.8
50.2/48.8
50.6/49.6
Passenger volume (cu. ft.)
92.2
92.2
92.2
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)
15.9
15.9
12.4

EPA Mileage Estimates*/Fuel Capacity

Items
GS - 3 Door
SE - 3 Door
GLS - 4 Door
5-speed manual (city/highway)
27 / 32
27 / 32
27 / 32
4-speed automatic (city/highway)
24 / 33
24 / 33
24 / 33
Fuel-tank capacity (gal.)
11.9
11.9
11.9

*These EPA estimates are provided for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will be impacted by the options you select for your vehicle, driving conditions, driving habits, and the condition of your vehicle. Some accessories aren't available on some models. The information contained in this website was correct at the time of publishing; however, Hyundai reserves the right to change product specifications and equipment at any time without incurring obligations. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment. Specifications apply to U.S. vehicles only. Please contact Brandon Hyundai for current vehicle specifications.