Accent diesel hatchback 1.6 or lancer ex 1.6

[ghosthunter]

As per GH, the power is there but it's a bit lacking. Maybe we're just expecting too much from a CRDi we tend to forget that it's only a 1.6L -- meaning, you push it hard... but that spice of enjoyment ends quick because it can't continue any further. It has a certain point where the fun ends and it returns to a normal car. I'm not sure if GH tested the 6MT or the AT, but then, either of the two wouldn't be a huge disappointment when it comes to power if you just know where to set your boundaries and expectations. You'd be disappointed if you were expecting too much, say compare it with a Focus. No, it's not that fun... but for a 1.6L, I think it's good enough.

Looks wise, I still prefer the EX.

The Accent CRDI I tested was an "Automatic".

[dr. d]

if it were me, i'd get the lancer. it looks good and has more passenger space, if my knees and neck are to be the judge..
i am also biased in favor of japanese automotive technology, bar none.

[timrev]

lumabas na ba yan accent crdi di pa ata? kung lalabas man yan anung month nextyear? at price tag?

[b0y37]

Performance-wise, which is better?

Naka evo-look EX ka naman, kaso baka iiwan ka lang ng "lowly" Accent, parang nakakahiya dba? Hehe.

On the other side of the argument, it's not all about speed. It's about how your car makes you feel every time you're in it.

[victorevolution]

On topic pa naman si bro dexdrex since new Accent diesel hatch ang pinag-uusapan dito. I've seen and ridden in many Accent cabs. You will immediately know if the car is well maintained or not. There are Accent cabs that, despite being 2009 and above (as reflected in the registration number and presence of blue optitron gauges) that sound VERY unhealthy indeed, belch black smoke, and the body looks very battered. But then there are older Accent cabs (with traditional green gauges and tape deck radio) that run very, very smoothly still. Even their headlights are still clear!

Hindi naman porke't taxi ay pangit na ang image niya. Yung Altis hanggang ngayon ay may mga ginagawang taxi parin, pero hindi naman mababa ang tingin ng tao diyan diba? And then it is also a guarantee that this car is proven to be reliable, fuel efficient, has a big supply of spare parts and with almost all mechanics familiar with it. In other countries there are Cefiro, Teana and Accord cabs (yung bago pa ah!), Merc and BMW cabs... And then yung mga tunay na cheap na China cars... Do you see them as cabs?

he was reffering to the old accent diesel, the new incoming accent diesel has a different engine according to hyundai, nasaktan siguro siya kasi he owns a 2009 diesel accent which im not reffering na mausok since yung mauusok is yung NEW ACCENT GAS FED na ginawang taxi after the firmware upgrade mas naging UNeconomical and mausok(supposed to be a new auto lalo na kung gas eh di dapat mausok)- now my point is if the new gas fed accent has so much problems it is more probable that the diesel version might also have tonne of problem hence go for the lancer ex 2.0 or 1.6 or go gta- what your buying here is piece of mind aba nasa pilipinas tayo THE NEXT BIG INVESTMENT AFTER YOUR HOUSE WOULD BE YOUR CAR(in terms of money that is) however pag bahya binili mo nagaapreciate value niya ang kotse hindi kaya dapat may peace of mind ka na wala masyadong problemang maidudulot ang sasakyan bibilihin mo. better yet compare the all new accent thread to the lancer ex thread and see for yourself who is a more happier owner. AGAIN IM TALKING ABOUT THE ALL NEW ACCENT NEVER THE OLD

[b0y37]

IMO, mas ok i-compare yung lumang accent 1.5 CRDI at etong 1.6CRDI.

AFAIK, ang reklamo talaga sa lumang accent ay yung itsura nya, hindi kagandahan. But the engine, puro praises ang nababasa ko.
So with the new 1.6 CRDI hatchback, you get a better-looking car, and also a better and more(?) reliable engine. Pagdating kasi sa diesel engine, mukhang mas advanced ang Hyundai. This year lang lumabas yung VGT ng Mitsu at Toyota, samantalang yung accent, getz, carens, starex, matagal nang naka VGT.

[b0y37]

Ewan ko lang ha, pero wala pa naman akong nakikitang mga privately-owned Gen 1 Accent na mausok. And it's the same model that's being used as taxi units.

Ano naman kasi ang aasahan mo sa karamihan ng taxi drivers (and operators) when it comes to maintenance? Taxi drivers especially are the first ones who will actually tamper with their units just to increase profitability.

Asking the private Accent owners instead makes more sense.

true, but in the accent thread same lang din mga reklamo nila.

anyways how come the vios which has been the favorite car to be used as taxi for how many years ay hindi mauusok(but the hood is always partially opened kasi 24/7 takbo nila and takot mga drivers magover heat) while suddenly itong accent mauusok...and mag two two years pa lang sila sa market?

a car being used as a taxi, one must be reliable all the time... dito lang naman sa pilipinas ginawa yang idea na yan na cheap pag ginawang taxi.

Sir Bogeyman was referring to the Gen 1 Accent (Diesel).

[Bogeyman]

Accent diesel hatchback or 1.6 Lancer EX.

All things being equal, it will just boil down to magkano ang litro ng diesel VS. litro ng gasolina.

Sir Bogeyman was referring to the Gen 1 Accent (Diesel).

It was in response to lowslowbenz's post, because he was asking if the current Accent diesel hatchback shares the same engine with the Gen 1 Accent used as taxi units, kasi supposedly mausok itong mga diesel Accent cabs.

[b0y37]

Accent diesel hatchback or 1.6 Lancer EX.

All things being equal, it will just boil down to magkano ang litro ng diesel VS. litro ng gasolina.

Although in the long run, diesels have a tendency to cost more to maintain dba? Turbo failure, injector problems..
So, parang bawi-bawi rin, kahit mas mura ang diesel..

[ghosthunter]

Performance-wise, which is better?

Naka evo-look EX ka naman, kaso baka iiwan ka lang ng "lowly" Accent, parang nakakahiya dba? Hehe.

On the other side of the argument, it's not all about speed. It's about how your car makes you feel every time you're in it.

The performance feel (no numbers) of the 2013 Hyundai Accent CRDi HB from my test drive was so-so. The car itself handles okay as with it's gas fed sedan version already on the streets. I am just disappointed in the power delivery from the CRDi engine where the power quickly drops off after an initial "healthy" feel of power. I can see the engine might be tuned for better fuel economy by keeping it's power in the low pm range but trying spirited driving can become an exercise in frustration.

The Lancer EX 1.6 and 2.0 engines provide a good dose of smooth acceleration from above 2000rpms all the way to the redline. As a driver, I prefer a more linear power delivery and the Lancer's MIVEC engines are superb. Effortless driving when you are in the city and rewarding to those who have pushed it near it's limits. A practical car for the family yet has that fighter plane look for those who like a bit of excitement in their daily commutes.

[b0y37]

Sir GH, dba may diesel tuning chips na inooffer sila Speedlab? Baka eto lang kelangan to squeeze more performance from the 1.6 CRDI.

[Bogeyman]

Perhaps a more appropriate comparison would be between the new Accent diesel's 1.6L engine and Mitsubishi's 4N13 1.8L powerplant. Problema lang is, the latter isn't even remotely available in the local market.

Is the current Accent in the same category as the Lancer EX in terms of size? I seem to remember the previous Accent as having subcompact dimensions compared to the EX.

[renzo_d10]

Performance-wise, which is better?

Naka evo-look EX ka naman, kaso baka iiwan ka lang ng "lowly" Accent, parang nakakahiya dba? Hehe.

On the other side of the argument, it's not all about speed. It's about how your car makes you feel every time you're in it.

So? Di ka naman nakikipag-karera sakanya eh.

Pag gwapings ang kotse, always remember: "Drive slow para kita ang mods."

[bjreyesmd]

I dont think the crdi would have problems like the accent gas variants. But if it were me, I would prefer the EX nonetheless, bigger thus more flexible in terms of passenger and cargo

[ghosthunter]

Sir GH, dba may diesel tuning chips na inooffer sila Speedlab? Baka eto lang kelangan to squeeze more performance from the 1.6 CRDI.

UN!CHIP can be applied to gas or diesel engines.

They also have the alcohol injection kits which adds more power without increasing fuel consumption to turbo diesel engines.

[ghosthunter]

Perhaps a more appropriate comparison would be between the new Accent diesel's 1.6L engine and Mitsubishi's 4N13 1.8L powerplant. Problema lang is, the latter isn't even remotely available in the local market.

Is the current Accent in the same category as the Lancer EX in terms of size? I seem to remember the previous Accent as having subcompact dimensions compared to the EX.

Accent is smaller than the Lancer EX ...

Lancer EX = Elantra

[renzo_d10]

Ang nafefeel ko kay TS, gusto niya yung Lancer EX talaga pero was swayed kasi tingin niya practical yung Accent (being diesel & all...)

Eto payo ko lang, kung ano gusto mo, yun sundin mo. Hirap naman niyan naka-Accent ka nga, tipid mo sa gas, pero every time makakakita ka ng EX with EVO X maglalaway ka. Hindi naman ganun kalaki difference niyan after-purchase cost ng EX from Accent. Say average niyan Accent 11km/L tapos etong EX 9km/L tops. Ok, mas mahal.. pero sa maintenance kaya ganun din ba? Sa space ganun din? And lastly, yung enjoyment ba na nakukuha mo sa Accent eh pareho ng Enjoyment na sana nararamdaman mo kung naka-EX ka?

[Mikemike07]

^ exactly. Lancer ex na talaga ako. Yung feeling of contentment kasi ng ex hindi mabibigay ng accent. Lalo na pagmay dumaan na nakaset up. Feel ko pagsisisihan ko yung araw na pinili ko yung accent. Matagal ko nang gusto yung ex ever since lumabas. Ngayon lang pumasok sa budget dahil sa 1.6. Hehe. Thanks!

[dct]

^ exactly. Lancer ex na talaga ako. Yung feeling of contentment kasi ng ex hindi mabibigay ng accent. Lalo na pagmay dumaan na nakaset up. Feel ko pagsisisihan ko yung araw na pinili ko yung accent. Matagal ko nang gusto yung ex ever since lumabas. Ngayon lang pumasok sa budget dahil sa 1.6. Hehe. Thanks!

case closed. hehe. tama lahat ng sinabi ni bro renzo. hindi mo mababayaran ang kaligayahan mo

[Rockyds]

Pinasakit nito ulo ko. I was decided on getting a lancer ex coming from a civic fd. Then i saw the new accent. Di ko na talaga alam. Ganda ng itsura and most probably mas fuel efficient. Help me decide. Kung lancer kukunin ko papalagyan ko ng body kits para mukhang evo hehe. Concern ko is durability, maintenance, price, resale value (will sell after 5 years), FC, cost of spare parts. Thanks in advance!

Eto din pinoproblema ko nung mga nakaraang weeks eh, pero dahil walang date kung kelan release ng Accent CRDi, eh nag EX 1.6 GLX M/T na ako. So far, ok naman siya. Kaso hindi ako makapagbigay ng useful comments about it kasi wala ako alam sa sasakyan eh at 1st ko ito. :-)

But base dun sa mga may alam sa sasakyan na sinubukang imaneho tong EX ko, ok na ok daw para sa 1.6, kasi they were expecting na underpowered daw ito at not that responsive pero nung na-try na nila, nagkakamali daw pala sila. Isa pang sabi sakin maganda daw yung gearing nito (no idea what it means hehe). I'm not just sure though kung pampalubag loob lang yung mga yun sa akin at nahihiya lang silang sabihin yung negative feedback kung meron man. hehe

Isa pa narealize ko nung huli na masyadong maliit ang accent. Pero siguro an sarap dalhin nun at humataw sa expressway hehe