Engine: 1.6-liter dohc 16v inline-4

Engine Options: 110-hp 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: frontal airbags, front seat side-impact airbags, full-coverage side-impact curtain airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, tire-pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: antilock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Ulsan, South Korea

Model Tested: Hyundai Accent GLS automatic ($13,925)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering column, tachometer, digital clock, 172-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3/XM audio with auxiliary input jack, eight-way adjustable driver's seat, fold-down driver's armrest, center console with two cupholders, split-folding (60/40) rear seat, two 12-volt power outlets, cabin air filtration, two-speed intermittent windshield wipers, rear-window defroster, illuminated vanity mirrors, 185/65HR14 tires on 14-inch steel wheels

Options as Tested: Premium Package ($1,350) includes ABS/EDB, power windows with driver's express-down, power mirrors, power door locks, remote keyless entry, alarm with panic alert, 195/55 VR15 tires on 15-inch aluminum wheels

Destination Charge: 620

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 110 @ 6000

Torque: 106 @ 4500

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 24/33

Wheelbase: 98.4 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 168.5/66.7/57.9 inches

Track Front/Rear: 57.9/57.5 inches

Turning Cycle: 33.1 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.6/50.6/42.8 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.8/49.6/34.3 inches

Trunk Volume: 12.4 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 6.1 inches

Curb Weight: 2403 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P195/55VR15

Brakes: vented disc/drum with ABS and EBD

Fuel Capacity: 11.9 Gallons