1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC).

The 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L.

The 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) is 28 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L272333
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L282433

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC)?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) is $2,275.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $125 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L$2,300save $0
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L$2,250save $250

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) Emit?

The 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC).

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1997 Hyundai Accent (SOHC) Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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