What are the differences between Verna and Accent?
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Verna and Accent differ in appearance, body dimensions, configurations, and powertrain performance. The specific differences between Verna and Accent are as follows: 1. Exterior and Interior. Verna features harmonious body lines. Accent has smooth body lines. 2. Body Dimensions. Verna: Length 4380mm, Width 1728mm, Height 1460mm, Wheelbase 2600mm. Accent: Length 4300mm, Width 1705mm, Height 1460mm, Wheelbase 2570mm. 3. Configurations. Verna is equipped with a 3.5-inch LCD instrument panel and engine electronic anti-theft function, which Accent lacks. However, Accent has rear power windows, electrically adjustable exterior rearview mirrors, and a co-driver vanity mirror, which Verna does not have. 4. Powertrain Performance. Verna: Equipped with a 1.4L four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Maximum horsepower 100Ps, maximum power 73.3KW, maximum torque 132N·m, maximum torque speed 4000rpm, top speed 185km/h. Accent: Equipped with a 1.4L four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Maximum horsepower 95Ps, maximum power 70KW, maximum torque 132N·m, maximum torque speed 4000rpm, top speed 170km/h.
I've been keeping an eye on the family sedan segment, and the differences between the Verna and the Accent are quite noticeable. First, the Verna is the successor model to the Accent, featuring a more youthful front-end design with a hexagonal grille and sharp LED daytime running lights that stand out. Inside, the Verna upgrades to a touchscreen infotainment system with CarPlay support, and the seats offer better bolstering. The powertrain has been updated to a 1.4L Kappa engine, reducing fuel consumption to 5.2L, which is more efficient than the Accent's 1.4L Alpha engine. In terms of space, the Verna has a 2cm longer wheelbase, providing more rear legroom, and the trunk capacity is increased by 20 liters. Safety features have also seen a major upgrade, with tire pressure monitoring and electronic stability control, which are absent in the base trim of the Accent. The only downside is that the starting price is about 7,000 to 8,000 yuan higher, but the upgraded features in the successor model fully justify the price difference.
Last year when choosing a car, I carefully compared these two sibling models. The Rena has a price range of 50,000 to 80,000 yuan, with the base version not even including a radio; the Verna is priced slightly higher but comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen, which is quite generous. In terms of body size, the Verna is larger all around, especially being 5 cm wider, making the rear seats more comfortable without leg crowding. Driving-wise, the Verna's chassis tuning feels more solid, with less body roll in corners, and noticeably improved noise insulation. Fuel consumption figures are actually quite similar, both averaging around 6 liters in city driving. Maintenance-wise, the parts have a high commonality rate, though the Verna's full synthetic oil change costs 200-300 yuan more. As for how to choose, if the budget is tight, a used Rena makes a good transitional option, but for long-term use, I'd recommend the Verna's new CVT version.
