Which is better: 2022 Hyundai Accent or 2026 Subaru WRX?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2022 Hyundai Accent vs 2026 Subaru WRX on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2022 Hyundai Accent or 2026 Subaru WRX?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2022 Hyundai Accent starts lower at $16,645. Live Subaru WRX listings start at $13,897.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2022 Hyundai Accent or 2026 Subaru WRX?

The 2022 Hyundai Accent leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,645).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2022 Hyundai Accent or 2026 Subaru WRX?

The 2022 Hyundai Accent leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (36).

Which has better horsepower: 2022 Hyundai Accent or 2026 Subaru WRX?

The 2026 Subaru WRX leads on horsepower in this comparison (271).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2022 Hyundai Accent vs 2026 Subaru WRX?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Hyundai Accent (4/5 NHTSA overall); Subaru WRX (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Hyundai Accent vs Subaru WRX

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2022 Hyundai Accent

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Overview

Spec	Hyundai AccentSE	Subaru WRXWRX (Base)
Selected trim	SE	WRX (Base)
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2022	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Hyundai AccentSE	Subaru WRXWRX (Base)
MSRP	$16,645 (best)	$32,495
Lowest listing price	—	$13,897 (best)
Median listing price	—	$27,379 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$40,979 (best)
For sale now	0	29 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Hyundai AccentSE	Subaru WRXWRX (Base)
Combined MPG	36 MPG (best)	22 MPG
City MPG	33 MPG (best)	19 MPG
Highway MPG	41 MPG (best)	26 MPG
Fuel tank	11.9 gal	16.6 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Hyundai AccentSE	Subaru WRXWRX (Base)
Horsepower	120 hp	271 hp (best)
Torque	113 lb-ft	258 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	1.6 L	2.4 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	flat 4

Size & capability

Spec	Hyundai AccentSE	Subaru WRXWRX (Base)
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	13.7 cu ft (best)	12.5 cu ft
Payload	959 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	2,679 lbs (best)	—
Ground clearance	5.5 in (best)	5.4 in
Wheelbase	101.6 in	105.2 in (best)
Length	172.6 in	183.8 in (best)
Width	68.1 in	71.9 in (best)
Height	57.1 in	57.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Hyundai AccentSE	Subaru WRXWRX (Base)
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Hyundai Accent	Subaru WRX
1	SE $16,645 MSRP(Currently comparing)	WRX (Base) $32,495 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	SEL $17,900 MSRP	Premium $33,995 MSRP
3	Limited $19,600 MSRP	Limited $38,995 MSRP
4	—	Limited $39,995 MSRP
5	—	GT $44,995 MSRP
6	—	tS $44,995 MSRP
7	—	Series.Yellow $45,995 MSRP

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