 I have driven a Ford Escort, and a Honda Civic, and the Accent is right up there in mpg.It is a simple car, no bells and whistles, but I don't mind.Like people have said acceleration isn't the best, but all you have to do is turn the overdrive off and it does just fine.It's no race car, but it can get up and go.It's a great first car, since it's cheap and good on gas.It's not in my category of fancy but it is a car.You pay for a simple car, and that is what you get.I haven't had any problems with the car.