Hyundai Accent/Brio
26.8 MPG The 2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio is EPA-rated at 26.8 MPG combined (23.8 city / 31.8 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 560 gallons, $1791 a year in fuel, or $0.119 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2000–2005 run it averages 26.7 MPG, essentially flat across 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.093 | $933 | $1399 | $1866 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.112 | $1119 | $1679 | $2239 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.119 | $1194 | $1791 | $2388 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.131 | $1306 | $1959 | $2612 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.149 | $1493 | $2239 | $2985 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.168 | $1679 | $2519 | $3358 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.187 | $1866 | $2799 | $3731 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 26.8 MPG | 23.8 | 31.8 | $2325 | 333 | 4 |
| 2004 | 26.8 MPG | 23.8 | 31.8 | $2325 | 333 | 4 |
| 2003 | 26.8 MPG | 23.8 | 31.8 | $2325 | 333 | 4 |
| 2002 | 26.3 MPG | 22.8 | 32.8 | $2375 | 339 | 4 |
| 2001 | 26.3 MPG | 22.8 | 32.8 | $2375 | 339 | 4 |
| 2000 | 27 MPG | 23.5 | 32 | $2300 | 330 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Hyundai Accent/Brio ranks 77 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe (27), BMW 320i xDrive (27), BMW 540i (27), BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe (27), Kia Forte Koup (27).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 333 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Hyundai Accent/Brio get?
The 2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio is rated at 26.8 MPG combined by the EPA — 23.8 city and 31.8 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 26.7 MPG, ranging from 25 to 28 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Hyundai Accent/Brio cost in fuel per year?
At 26.8 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 560 gallons — roughly $1791 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.119 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2005 model is $2325.
Has the Hyundai Accent/Brio become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 26.8 MPG today against 27 in 2000 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Hyundai Accent/Brio efficient for its class?
It ranks 77 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 0.2 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.