Hyundai Accent vs. Kia Rio

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Hyundai Accent

$444
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Kia Rio

$434
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

4
1
2
Excellent
The Hyundai Accent Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 21 for subcompact cars. The average annual repair cost is $444 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Accent is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
4
1
2
Excellent
The Kia Rio Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 21 for subcompact cars. The average annual repair cost is $434 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Rio is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$444
inexpensive
expensive
$434
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.21
not often
very often
0.21
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
8%
not urgent
urgent
9%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (1)
4 (18)
3 (15)
2 (6)
1 (4)
The Hyundai Accent ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in interior.
“i have a 95 hyaundai and ive done everything in that car that ive ever done to any 4wd i know these are very reliable cars”
“i have a 95 hyaundai and ive done everything in that car that ive ever done to any 4wd i know...”
5 (8)
4 (17)
3 (11)
2 (10)
1 (6)
The Kia Rio ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in performance.
“it is a cheap car you get what you pay for.”
“it is a cheap car you get what you pay for.”