Compare Mazda2 and Hyundai Accent in terms of size, exterior, interior, engine, safety features and price.

Mazda2 being sold in the Vietnamese market is still the 3rd generation that has been present for many years.

As for Hyundai Accent, in the most recent upgrade, the car model was also renewed with a more youthful design, more modern equipment but the selling price remained the same, unchanged.

Compare Mazda2 and Hyundai Accent: Which car model should you choose?

Mazda2 is being sold in 5 versions: Mazda2 1.5 AT, Mazda2 1.5 Luxury, Mazda2 1.5L Premium, Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Luxury and Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Premium with prices ranging from 415 – 519 million VND.

Accent is being assembled domestically by Hyundai Thanh Cong with 4 versions 1.4 MT Standard, 1.4 MT, 1.4 AT, 1.4 AT Special priced from 426 – 542 million VND.

Let’s compare two cars in the top B-class sedans worth buying to find the right car model for you.

Compare Mazda2 and Hyundai Accent: Which car model should you choose?

While Mazda2 is still imported from Thailand, Hyundai Accent is prioritized for domestic assembly to reduce costs and increase competitiveness.

Version name Listed price
Mazda2 1.5 AT 415 million VND
Mazda2 1.5 Luxury 499 million VND
Mazda2 1.5 Premium 519 million VND
Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Luxury 479 million VND
Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Premium 519 million VND
Hyundai Accent 1.4 MT Standard 426 million VND
Hyundai Accent 1.4 MT 472 million VND
Hyundai Accent 1.4 AT 501 million VND
Special Hyundai Accent 1.4 AT 542 million VND
Version name Rolling in Hanoi Rolling in Ho Chi Minh City Rolling in other provinces
Mazda2 1.5 AT 485 million VND 476 million VND 458 million VND
Mazda2 1.5 Luxury 579 million VND 569 million VND 550 million VND
Mazda2 1.5 Premium 601 million VND 591 million VND 572 million VND
Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Luxury 557 million VND 547 million VND 528 million VND
Mazda2 Sport 1.5 Premium 602 million VND 591 million VND 572 million VND
Hyundai Accent 1.4 MT Standard 474 million VND 470 million VND 451 million VND
Hyundai Accent 1.4 MT 523 million VND 518 million VND 499 million VND
Hyundai Accent 1.4 AT 553 million VND 548 million VND 529 million VND
Special Hyundai Accent 1.4 AT 597 million VND 591 million VND 572 million VND
Size Mazda 2 Hyundai Accent
Length x width x height (mm) 4,355 x 1,695 x 1,470 4,440 x 1,729 x 1,470
Wheelbase (mm) 2,570 2,600
Ground clearance (mm) 140 150
Unloaded weight (kg) 1.109 1,090
Turning radius (m) 5 5.2

In terms of size, the new Mazda2 has length x width x height parameters of 4,355 x 1,695 x 1,470 (mm), wheelbase 2,570 mm, ground clearance 140 mm.

Meanwhile, Hyundai Accent has corresponding dimensions of 4,440 x 1,729 x 1,470 (mm), wheelbase of 2,600 mm, ground clearance of 150 mm.

Compare Mazda2 and Hyundai Accent: Which car model should you choose?

It can be seen that the Mazda2 has a smaller overall size and wheelbase than the Hyundai Accent.

In the opposite direction, a small turning radius helps Mazda2 maneuver more flexibly in tight spaces.

Exterior Mazda2 Hyundai Accent
Lights LED Bi-Halogen
Fog lights LED LED
Tail lights LED LED (Halogen on standard version)
Headlights automatically turn on/off Have Yes (except standard version)
Rearview mirror Electric folding integrated turn signal lights Electric folding/electric adjustment
Rim size (inch) 16 (15 inches on standard version) 16 (15 inches on standard version)
Tire size 185/60R16 195/55 R16
Automatic wipers Have Have

In terms of design, the Mazda2 possesses modern and sharp visual lines while the Accent has a youthful, modern appearance and is popular with young urban customers.

The front of the Mazda2 stands out with a large radiator grille with shiny chrome-plated trim, while the Accent is equipped with an inverted trapezoidal mesh-frame steering wheel.

Compare Mazda2 and Hyundai Accent: Which car model should you choose?

Mazda2’s headlights are LED while Accent still uses Bi-Halogen lights.

Interior Mazda 2 Hyundai Accent
Seat cover material Leather/Felt Leather/Felt
Driver’s seat 6-way mechanical adjustment Muscle adjustment
Steering wheel 3-spoke leather covered, full function keys 3-spoke leather covered, full function keys
Clock Analog + screen Full Digital (except standard version)
Sound 4 speakers or 6 speakers 4 speakers or 6 speakers
Center screen Standard version without touch screen (7 inch high version) 8 inches
Smart key, push button ignition Have Have
Automatic air conditioning Only on premium version Only on premium version
Rear seat air vents Are not Have
Luggage compartment capacity 440 liters 480

The Accent has a leather or felt driver’s seat with mechanical adjustment functions similar to the Mazda2, but the second row of seats cannot be folded.

Compare Mazda2 and Hyundai Accent: Which car model should you choose?

Both cars are equipped with a 6-speaker sound system, smart key, push-button ignition and automatic air conditioning on the highest version.

However, Accent is better with a full digital dashboard (except the highest version), an 8-inch touch screen and air conditioning vents.

Engine Mazda 2 Hyundai Accent
Engine type 1.5L, 4 cylinders Kappa 1.4 MPI
Maximum power (horsepower) 109 100
Maximum torque (rpm) 141 132
Gear 6-speed automatic 6AT/6MT
Front/rear suspension system McPherson/Torsion Bracing MacPherson/Balance Bar
Average fuel consumption in mixed conditions 6.21 liters/100km 6.2 liters/100 km

Under the hood, Mazda2 is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine, producing a maximum capacity of 109 horsepower and maximum torque of 141 Nm.

Meanwhile, the power of Hyundai Accent comes from the Kappa 1.4 MPI engine with a maximum capacity of 100 horsepower and maximum torque of 132 Nm.

Thus, the Mazda2 possesses stronger performance than the Accent, while the fuel consumption of the two models is similar.

Safe technology Mazda2 Hyundai Accent
Anti-lock brakes Have Have
Electronic brake force distribution Have Have
Assist to begin across hill Have Have
Front/rear sensors Yes (except standard version) Have
Forward collision/lane departure warning Yes (on highest version) Are not
Reverse camera Have Have
Air bag 6 6 (on the highest version)
Advanced safety technology package Yes (on highest version) Are not

Both models are equipped with standard safety features such as ABS/EBD/BA braking system, electronic stability system, hill start assist, 2 airbags (standard version) or 6 bags.

In addition, Mazda2 is also provided with a premium i-Activsense safety package with many modern features such as blind spot warning, cross-obstacle warning when reversing, lane departure warning support, and smart brake support.

Currently, the listed price of Mazda2 ranges from 415 – 519 million VND.

It can be seen that Mazda2 and Hyundai Accent are both sedans worth considering in the segment.

At the other extreme, the Mazda2’s biggest drawback is still its cramped cabin space, but it’s still not a bad choice for customers who only have daily travel needs on the street and love fashion and modernity.