Hyundai Accent vs Toyota Vios: Value or brand?
Toyota Vios is considered the "king of sales" thanks to its brand, stability and resale value, while the "newbie" Hyundai Accent is determined to usurp the throne with many features but an attractive price.
Toyota Vios is currently the leading car model in sales not only in the B-class sedan segment but also in the Vietnamese automobile market. The practicality, durability and ability to retain the value of Vios have helped this car model always hold the title of best-selling car, peaking at 2,681 cars sold in June 2017.In addition, Vios has a sales advantage partly thanks to batch sales contracts with transportation businesses.
Leaving the B segment open recently, Hyundai Thanh Cong has now launched the all-new "trump card" Hyundai Accent with eye-catching design, many convenient features but a very attractive price.
Will the “newbie” Accent be able to gain an advantage over the “sales king” Vios? A detailed comparison between the two highest-end versions, Accent 1.4 AT Special and Vios 1.5 G AT, to see the difference.
Exterior
Accent (right) has a more outstanding exterior design and equipment than Vios (left) |
Specifications/Exterior equipment | Hyundai Accent | Toyota Vios |
Length x width x height (mm) | 4,440 x 1,729 x 1,460 | 4,410 x 1,700 1,475 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2,600 | 2,550 |
Ground clearance (mm) | 150 | 133 |
Headlight | Halogen, projector type | Halogen, projector type |
Rear lights | LED | Halogen |
Fog lights | Halogen | Halogen |
LED daytime running lights | Have | Are not |
Rims and tires | 16-inch alloy wheels, 195/55R16 | 15-inch alloy wheels, 185/60R15 |
Rearview mirror | Electric folding/adjustment, integrated turn signal, heated mirrors | Electric folding/adjustment, integrated turn signal |
The Accent's appearance is quite youthful and modern thanks to the 2.0 flowing sculpture design language. Hexagonal grille, headlights with LED daytime running lights, and modern LED taillights. The rear of the car is sharp. 6-spoke gray wheels. This design is suitable for young, modern customers.
The exterior design of the Vios is neutral with many gently rounded lines with a plump overall look. 8-spoke silver wheels. This design helps the Vios to suit the majority of users and "stay in shape" over time.
The overall size of the Accent is larger than the Vios |
Interior and amenities
Accent interior is more modern and comfortable than Vios |
Interior equipment | Hyundai Accent | Toyota Vios |
Seat upholstery material | Skin | Skin |
Chair | Manual driver's seat, second row seats fold 60:40 | Manual driver's seat, second row seats fold 60:40 |
Steering wheel | 3 spokes, leather-wrapped, integrated audio and menu controls | 3 spokes, leather-wrapped, integrated audio controls |
Smart key, push button start | Have | Are not |
Entertainment system | DVD, 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, HDMI, USB, Apple Carplay, navigation | CD, USB, AUX, Bluetooth, Radio |
Sound system | 6 speakers | 4 speakers |
Air conditioning | Automatic | Automatic |
Sunroof | Have | Are not |
Both the Accent and Vios have comfortable rear seats. |
Engine and safety equipment
Operation and safety | Hyundai Accent | Toyota Vios |
Engine type | 1.4 liter gasoline, I4 | 1.5 liter gasoline, I4 |
Capacity | 100 horsepower at 6,000 rpm | 107 horsepower at 6,000 rpm |
Torque | 132 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 140 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
Gear | 6-speed automatic | CVT automatic transmission |
Airbag | 6 | 2 |
Anti-lock braking system ABS | Have | Have |
Electronic brake force distribution EBD | Have | Have |
Emergency Brake Assist BA | Have | Have |
Electronic balance system | Have | Are not |
Anti-slip system | Have | Are not |
Traction control | Have | Are not |
Hill Start Assist | Have | Are not |
Front/rear brakes | Disc/Disc | Disc/Disc |
Rear camera/Rear sensor | Have | Are not |
Anti-theft system | Have | Have |
Vios has a more powerful engine while Accent has more safety features. |
Price and reviews
According to the selling price announced by Hyundai Thanh Cong and Toyota Vietnam in April 2018, the highest version of Accent 1.4 AT Special is priced at 540 million VND and Vios 1.5 G is priced at 565 million VND. Accordingly, Vios has a selling price 25 million VND higher than Accent.
Accent has advantages in design, equipment and lower price while Vios has advantages in brand, stability and resale value. |
The “newbie” Accent has the characteristics commonly found on Korean cars with eye-catching design, interior with many amenities/safety features and a more competitive price. However, the “sales king” Vios still has the advantages of brand, practicality, durability, after-sales service and the ability to retain value that are deeply ingrained in the subconscious of many Vietnamese people.
