Engine: 1.6-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4

Engine Options: 103-hp 1.6-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front airbags, front-seat side airbags, rear seat child restraint anchors

Optional Safety Equipment: anti-lock brakes

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Asan, South Korea

Model Tested: Hyundai Accent GLS hatchback ($9,999)

Standard Equipment: power brakes, power steering, AM/FM/cassette stereo, dual exterior mirrors, intermittent windshield wipers, rear wiper/washer, side window defoggers, rear window defroster, trip odometer, tachometer, digital clock, cloth reclining front bucket seats with multiple adjustments for driver's seat, fold-down driver's armrest, storage console; tinted glass with sunshade band

Options as Tested: Popular Equipment Group ($1,290) includes air-conditioning, 6-speaker CD stereo, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks

Destination Charge: 545

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 103 @ 5800

Torque: 106 @ 3000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 29/33

Wheelbase: 96.1 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 166.7/65.7/54.9 inches

Track Front/Rear: 56.5/56.1 inches

Turning Cycle: 32.5 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.9/54.1/42.6 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.0/53.0/32.8 inches

Trunk Volume: 16.9 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 2280 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P175/70R13

Brakes: disc/drum

Fuel Capacity: 11.9 Gallons